Barbara J. Connolly, nee Fett, 77, of Hanover Park, formerly of Berkeley, beloved wife of the late Melvin “Mel” Connolly and Lawrence Kellinger; dear mother of Lawrence (Donna), Richard (Mary), and Bruce Kellinger; fond sister of Dolores Saville, Herbert Fett, Grace Wojtowicz, Joanne Wagner, and Laura Carpenter; loving grandmother of Robert (Donelle), Brian (Jennifer), Jason (Cory), and Leann; great-grandmother of Jordyn, Peyton, Blake, and Ryan; aunt and great-aunt of many. Retired secretary of Proviso West High School. Resting at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home, HennessyBruno Funeral Director, 17W201 Roosevelt Rd., Oakbrook Terrace (between Rt. 83 and Summit Ave.), Wednesday 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday 9:15 a.m. to the Berkeley-Hillside Presbyterian Church, Ridge and Taft Ave., Hillside. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery. 708-544-0100.
