Obituaries

Donald “Toad” M. Kelley Donald “Toad” M. Kelley, age 72, of Ithaca, passed away at the Richland Hospital on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.  He was born in Madison, the son of Robert and Lois (Taylor) Kelley on September 7, 1952.  He married Bonnie Louis on April 13, 1996, at St. Mary’s Keyesville.  Toad worked as a roofer for 30 years for Fobes Roofing and later as a truck driver for the last seven years prior to him becoming disabled.  He was diagnosed with prostate and bone cancer stage 4 on December 19, 2016.  He fought a long hard battle but kept his humor intact to the end.  He loved the lottery from scratch-off to electronic tickets, and he rarely missed buying his tickets.  He loved his family and spending time with them was his greatest joy. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Louis Kelley of Ithaca; three children, Courtney (Greg) Dahlke of Reedsburg, Andy Louis of Amherst, Clint (Katie) Kelley of Belleville; six grandchildren, Coralynn, Sean, Jaelyn, Walter, Issac, and Nicolas; a brother, Jerry (Brenda) Kelley of Michigan; a sister, Stacie (Kenny) Adams of Portage; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Steve Kelley; two grandchildren, Owen and Morgan Kelley.  A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Keyesville.  Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2024, from 3 PM – 6 PM at Clary Memorial Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to Family or G.R.A.C.E.  The Mass will be livestreamed on the St. Mary Keyesville Facebook page.  www.clarymemorialfuneralhome.com