Morris Kelly

Morris John Kelly, 90, of Pender, NE, passed away Monday, June 8, 2015 at Legacy Garden Living Center in Pender, Nebraska. Funeral services will be Friday, June 12, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the United Church of Pender in Pender, NE; Pastor Steven Breazier is officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Pender. Memorials may be directed to Legacy Garden Living Center in Pender. Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE are in charge of arrangements. Morris was born September 1, 1924 in Pender, NE to John and Bernice (Smith) Kelly. Morris was baptized at the United Methodist Church in Thurston and attended Thurston School. On January 11, 1948 Morris married Cleone Carlsten at the Methodist Church in Lyons, NE. The couple had two children. Morris was a member of the United Church of Pender, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Thurston Fire and Rescue, and Thurston Town Board. He was also a member of the Thurston School Board and the Nebraska Winnebago Club. Morris loved to dance and camp. Working was his favorite hobby. He is survived by his wife, Cleone Kelly of Pender, NE; son, Ron (Wanda) Kelly of Thurston, NE; daughter, Maureen (Terry) Thompson of Clive, IA, brothers, William (Gladys) Kelly of Castle Rock, CO, Myron (Alice) Kelly of Thurston, NE; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Morris is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Gerald Kelly.