Tina Kelly

Tina Marie Kelly nee Thiele, age 57, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness, surrounded by the love of her family. Tina was the beloved wife of Ken; proud mother of Candace (Michael) Bingaman, Jimmy (Tori Elderworth) Turcotte, Ryan Turcotte, and Sammy Turcotte; adored grandmother of Kadence, Kendall, Jaxon, Tessa, Jillian, Taelynn, and the late Kaleb. She was the dedicated daughter of Eileen Gall and the late Carl James Thiele Sr.; dear sister of Carl James Thiele Jr., Ginny Thiele, and the late Tom Thiele; kind stepmother of Kyla (Nick) Blake and “Grandma Tina” to Winnie. Daughter-in-law of the late Thomas and Mary Kelly. Sister-in-law of Joyce “Elaine” (late Robert) Flaws, Kevin “Jim” (Crystal) Kelly, Paula (John) Wilson, and the late Patricia Pries. Cousin, aunt, and friend of many. Tina enjoyed her work as an Optician and spending her free time reading, decorating, and shopping. She was very much a girls girl. Tina loved her family. Her proudest moments were becoming a mother and grandmother. She was a wonderful wife, daughter, sister, and friend. Most importantly, Tina knew the love of Christ and was a faithful parishioner of Glenwood Bible Church, where her and Ken grew their spiritual lives. Tina will be missed by all who knew her and is now safe in the arms of Jesus. Visitation Friday, September 18, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with services at 7:00 p.m. at Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Services), 14318 LaGrange Rd. (Northbound traffic: U-turn permitted at 143rd St.), Orland Park. Interment private.