John Kelly Palmer

Palmer John Kelly, age 88, of St. Paul, on February 28, 2002. Preceded in death by his sister, Betty Hanson. Survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Marian; children, Mary (Dan) Riordan of Menomonie, WI, Beth (Raymond) Mentzer of Iowa City, IA, Jack (Louise), Ann (Bill) Welke of Bozeman, MT, Stephen (Judy) of Somers, MT, Susan (Doug) Wardell; 18 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Also survived by brother, Ted (Rosemary) Palmer; several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. John was a retired employee of 41 years at First National Bank, St. Paul. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of the Marion Care Center for their loving support and devotion to John. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Monday at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1550 Summit Ave., St. Paul. Visitation Sunday, 4-8 PM at O'HALLORAN & MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 575 S. Snelling Ave., St. Paul (651) 698-0796. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the Marion Care Center or Alzheimer's Association.

Published on March 2, 2002