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Kathleen "Kay" Ann Kelliher

July 09, 1931 - December 20, 2022

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Obituary For Kathleen "Kay" Ann Kelliher

Madison – Kathleen Ann “Kay” (Weger) Kelliher, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Heritage in Middleton. She was born in Madison on July 9, 1931, the daughter of Matthew and Ethel (Willadsen) Weger. Kay married William Kelliher on July 8, 1950, and they enjoyed 59 years of marriage. Together they raised four children and enjoyed bowling, golfing and camping in their 5th wheel trailer. Kay retired from General Casualty Insurance. She and Bill spent winters in Mission, Texas and came back to live in Oxford, WI during the summers until Bill’s Alzheimer’s kept him from driving. She took care of Bill until he passed away in 2009. Kay lived in Waunakee Cannery Row Senior Appts, where she met, (Jack) Jahn Barry, who remained her very close and dear friend until her passing. She moved to Heritage Senior Living in 2015 where she spent the rest of her days.

Kay will be greatly missed by her family and friends who loved her very much. She is survived by her four children, Kal (Dawn) Kelliher, Noreen (Mike) Ray, Bart Kelliher and Michele (Nick) Sykes; grandchildren, Kristin (Lamar) Carter, Kevin (Kristin) Kelliher, Tom (Meri Joy) Ray, Kelly (Jim) Niesen, Carl Kelliher (Geneva Ervin), Kyle Kelliher, Eric (Stacey) Sykes and Christopher (Lisa) Sykes; ten great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William, her parents Matthew and Ethel Weger; siblings, Matthew Weger Jr., Bernice Frederick, Jackie Goldade and Delores Weger.

A Memorial Service will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 N Sherman Ave, Madison. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Kay’s name to Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI, or to Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter, 620 S 76th Street #160 Milwaukee, WI 53214. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services 2418 N Sherman Ave 608-249-8257

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11 Mar

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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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11 Mar

Funeral Service

12:00 PM

Ryan Funeral Homes - Madison North East 2418 N. Sherman Avenue Madison, WI 53704 Get Directions »
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  • January 16, 2023

    My deepest sympathy to all the family. Aunt Kay will be remembered in my heart filled with love. Always smiling and always welcoming. Aunt Kay made me feel we were all family with warm open arms, big hugs, and some tears. Blessings to all who were blessed by having her in your life. May God and all her Angels take care of her from here into eternity. ❤️❤️ Much Love Daphne Young

  • January 16, 2023

  • January 12, 2023

    I would like to express my condolences to the entire family. I have fond memories of Kay and Bill when my parents, Harry and Shirley Kolb, would bring us to visit. They were waiting to welcome her for a reunion. Deb (Kolb) Nelson

  • January 11, 2023

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