"Jane, do you remember I picked you to go out with Tim and you fell almost instantly in love? I was a good matchmaker. I know it will be sad without him. I send you my sympathy. Paula Ott Payne"
In loving memory of
Timothy James "Tim" Kelly
February 13, 1944 - March 22, 2017
Timothy J. "Tim" Kelly, 73, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at Mercy Hospital, North Campus, in Clinton, Iowa.
A celebration of Timothy's life will be held at 6:30 P.M., Monday, March 27, 2017, at the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral from 4 to 6 P.M. on Monday, March 27, 2017, at the funeral home. A graveside service and burial will be at 10 A.M., Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa.
Timothy James Kelly was born on February 13, 1944 in Kansas City, Kansas, to Michael "Mike" and Catherine Wilma (Hougham) Kelly. His family moved to Maquoketa when he was a baby and he graduated from Maquoketa High School in 1962. He married Jane Ann Jerome on December 24, 1968 in Maquoketa, Iowa. To this union two children were born: Michael and Jason.
"Tim" was involved in the automobile industry and worked as an automobile mechanic for many years. He first worked at his dad's DX station in Maquoketa. In 1966 he worked for Rasmussen Motor Company in Maquoketa until 1975. He then owned and operated Kelly's Auto Repair until 1982 when he again worked for Rasmussen Motor Company and Brad Deery Motors, retiring in 2007.
"Tim" had been a Boy Scout Leader for a number of years. He was an avid piano player giving many private lessons through the years as well as accompanying students for the Maquoketa Middle School and the Maquoketa Community High School solo contests. He loved taking fishing trips to Minnesota.
Those left to honor Timothy's memory include his wife Jane Kelly of Maquoketa, IA; sons, Michael (and fiancé Shawn Blake) Kelly of Maquoketa, and Jason (and girlfriend Jennifer Ritter) Kelly of Inver Grove Heights, MN; 3 grandchildren, Tim, Michaela and Logan Kelly, all of Maquoketa, IA; and a great-grandson, Sam Kelly of Maquoketa, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Timothy J. "Tim" Kelly memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"So sorry for the loss of such a great guy. He was one of the good ole boys and will be remembered for so many things by so many people he came into contact with."
"Jane, so sorry for your loss. Maybe you will remember me from UNI. "
"We were so sorry to here about Tim. What a wonderful neighbor for forty plus years. Sure going to miss seeing him outside. To Jane and the boys you have our sympathy. Donna and Robert Feltes"
"Your Family has my deepest sympathy! I took lessons from Tim! He was a GREAT organ teacher! I learned to play really well as STILL to this day own and play a Organ because of him! I remember him playing some beautiful upbeat songs on the organ and told him when I was young that I wanted to play just like he did! I told him that my Dad wanted me to play polka but I didnt know how! he showed me all the tricks of the keys and pedals!
I always thought of Tim when I went through Maquoketa and wondered what he was doing?
I know he is playing beautiful music in Heaven!
God Bless you all and cherish the great memories you have had!
Kari L Franck"
"Tim was such an important person in the life of our daughters. He worked around their school activities in order to give them the love of music and piano skills. We are grateful for his willingness to share his talents and help mold many young lives. Randy and Karen Koskovich"
"We cannot find the words to express how sorry we are for your loss. Tim was indeed a great man and was loved by so many people. He was a talented man indeed and will be missed greatly by those whose lives he touched. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Dick & LeAnn"
"Sending our thoughts and prayers to you Jane and your family from our home in Arizona. Our classof '62 is getting smaller. We have to enjoy every day to the fullest!!!!!! Doris(Flenker) and Harlan Hazer"
"Sending our thoughts and prayers to you Jane and your family from our home in Arizona. Our classof '62 is getting smaller. We have to enjoy every day to the fullest!!!!!! Doris(Flenker) and Harlan Hazer"
"I remember going to his house when I was in high school, a Mike was a good friend of mine, great guy, he and his wife were always very nice to me, I am very sorry for your loss!!!!"
"We did a lot of memorable moments with Pack 68. Will never forget him. A true friend."
"Many hours were spent laughing and enjoying the company of this great man. His home was always open."
"Sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and prayers."
"To Jane and the Kids, If this was a book, i could probably write a few chapters - knowing you two (Jane and Tim), to having the joy of having the boys grow up with my son. Tim was always smiling and knew you when you were out and about.. His patience with boy scouts and putting up with some of the crazy tihings the boys did, he deserved and award for sure...Going to miss seeing you out Mr. Kelly(as i always called you), God is getting a super guy up there now, And when we hear piano music, we know you are thinking of us.."
"Jane and family, words cannot express our sadness to hear of Tim's passing. He was one great man."
"Jane and family, We are so sorry to hear of Tim's passing. We all had some fun times growing up and going to MHS. He was a great guy and we send our deepest sympathy to you and your boys. May God hold you close during this most difficult time. Butch & Sheila Bentley"