Michael J. Kelly

Michael was born April 19, 1925 in Grand Forks, ND to Loretta and William Kelly. He attended Sacred Heart School in East Grand Forks, MN, Aaker's Business College and the University of North Dakota. Michael worked as an Accountant for various companies and as the Business Manager of the Medical Center Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Grand Forks. On August 4, 1953 he married Dolores Ellen Barnard in East Grand Forks, MN. Michael and Dolores raised eight children in East Grand Forks and retired in Moorhead, MN, spending the winters in Moorhead and the summers in Park Rapids, MN on Potato Lake. Michael enjoyed spending time with his family with outdoor activities including camping, traveling, boating and sailing.Michael is survived by Dolores, his wife of 53 years and their children, Shawn Ellie of Corte Madera, CA; Virginia Tom Eggleston and their children Kelly and Terry all of St. Albert, Alberta, Canada; Kevin Leighann and their children Ana and Meara all of Port Jefferson, NY; Barbara Cormican and Fianc? Gregory Driscoll and her children Nicole and Karri of East Grand Forks, MN; Carol Greg Ambuehl and their children Danielle and Sarah all of Fargo, ND; Jacqueline Dale Pederson of Fargo, ND; Connie Todd Adams and their son Ryan all of Bloomington, MN; and David Nancy and their children Emma, Devin and Ian all of Clayton, CA. Michael is also survived by sister, Mary John Noah of Fargo; brother, Robert of Silver Bay, MN; and 36 nephews and nieces.Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Loretta and William Kelly; brothers, Howard, Duane and Father Patrick Kelly; sisters, Adeline Morque and Lorraine Powers; and 2 grandchildren, Stephanie and Lauren.