Eileen T. "Sis" Kelm

(Nee Pfaff)

Age 95, late of Lockport, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Sunnyhill Nursing Home under the care of Lightways Hospice. Eileen was born in Downers Grove and was a long-time resident of Lockport.  A devout member of St. Dennis Church, Lockport. She served as secretary of the Altar and Rosary Society and was a member of the St. Dennis Catholic Council for Woman (CCW). She was honored to be chosen "Woman of the Year" by the CCW in 1995. She also served on the St. Dennis School Board and Parent's Club.  Eileen was a caregiver to the homebound and those in nursing homes.

Preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Kelm (2015); her son, Michael Kelm; daughter-in-law, Susan Kelm; her parents, Leonard and Alice (Nee Eipers) Pfaff; one brother, Earl Pfaff; and sister-in-law, Mary Pfaff.

Survived by her daughter, Cindy (Jim) Kuzma of Lockport; one son, Rich Kelm of Lockport; two cherished grandchildren, Kim (David) Mayer and Joseph (Blair) Kuzma; six adored great-grandchildren, numerous nephews, nieces, and other cherished family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Dennis Church, Lockport or Lightways Hospice, Joliet in Eileen's name would be greatly appreciated.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2023, in the O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel 1105 E. 9 ^th St. Lockport, IL 60441 from 9:00am until 10:30am. Chapel prayers will be held at 10:30am then proceeding to St. Dennis Church, Lockport for Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am. Following Mass interment will be held at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Romeoville.

Family and friends can sign the online guestbook at www.oneilfuneralhome.com