Verna J. Kelso Obituary (1931 - 2020)

Verna J. Kelso, 88, of Pontiac, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at 8:10 a.m. at Good Samaritan Home in Pontiac, IL. A private family service will be held at a later date with burial at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery in Odell, IL. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in charge of the arrangements. Verna was born July 11, 1931, in Dwight, IL to Frank and Marcella (Mulligan) Miller. She married Joseph Kelso on October 27, 1951, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pontiac, IL. He survives in Pontiac, IL. Also surviving are her children, Debbie (Steve) Schopp of Odell, IL, Tom (Jan) Kelso of Springfield, IL, and Jorjann (Dan) Howell of Morris, IL; grandchildren, JJ (Reagan Williams) Schopp, Andy Schopp, Nick Kelso, Kalin Howell, and Ashley (Nick Whitcomb) Howell; and sister, Linda Geuvens of East Peoria, IL She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Doug Kelso; three sisters; and two brothers. Verna was a graduate of Pontiac Township High School, Class of 1949. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Odell, IL. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Catholic School, 300 S. West Street, Odell, IL 60460. Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.