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Kelly Chellberg Obituary

KELLY ANN (NEWELL) CHELLBERG

Kelly Ann Chellberg, 48, passed away at her Lawrence home on September 13, 2023. Born on April 8, 1975 in Beech Grove, Indiana. Kelly is survived by her children, Ella and Jake, whom she loved intensely. She is also survived by her parents, Harry and Paula Newell of Overland Park, KS, her sisters Shana (Mark) Sowles of Olathe, KS; Jessi (Cem) Wines of Rogers, AR and Robyn (Dominic) Lombardi of Overland Park, KS. She leaves behind beloved nieces and nephews McKinzi, Lake and Tucker Sowles, Anna Lombardi and Alex Wines, Addison and Kelsey Chellberg; aunts Joyce (John) Buhler, Anita Newell, Pamela White, Jackie Phillips; uncles George "Butch" McMillen, Alan Veltidi, Bruce Smith, Dusty White; ex-husband Steve Chellberg, and many beloved cousins. She is predeceased by her grandparents Harry and Mary Newell, George and Leah McMillen, her uncle James McMillen, and her cousins George McMillen and Melissa Veltidi.



Services for Kelly are Wednesday, September 20th. Visitation begins at 10 and a Celebration of Life service will be from 11 - 12:30 at Penwell-Gable at 14275 Black Bob Road. All are welcome to help us celebrate and remember the amazing person she was.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Sep. 19, 2023.

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Sharon Viehweg

September 20, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

sheryl sanders

September 19, 2023

I worked with Kelly at DCF and luckily after I left our paths crossed often. She was a beautiful soul , a good friend , loved her kids and her family . My heart breaks for you all ! God bless you Kelly and thank you . Praying for you all

Colleen Prohaska

September 17, 2023

March 2010. Kelly was so happy to have her children.

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Penwell-Gabel - Olathe Chapel

14275 South Black Bob Road, Olathe, KS 66062

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20

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11:00 a.m.

Penwell-Gabel - Olathe Chapel

14275 South Black Bob Road, Olathe, KS 66062

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14275 Black Bob Rd., Olathe, KS 66062

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