Hon. Patricia Dreyer Kelly of Downers Grove, Illinois passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021. She was born November 2, 1934. Beloved wife of the late Thomas William Kelly and loving mother of the late Sean Thomas Kelly and the late Kevin Patrick Kelly. She is survived by her loved and loving daughter Michelle “Micki” Kelly-Arendt and her husband Warren Arendt, as well as her dear brother Clifford Dreyer and his wife Irene Dreyer. Patricia was the proud Aunt of many nieces and nephews, including Judy, Kim, Michael and Thomas.
She was born in Chicago, Illinois to Loretta and Clifford Dreyer and was sister to Clifford Dreyer and the late James Dreyer. Pat married Tom in 1956 and had three children. She earned her B.A. from the University of Illinois in 1971, her M.A. from the University of Illinois in 1972 and her J.D. from DePaul University in 1975. She clerked for U.S. District Court Judge Mel R. Jiganti, practiced Corporate Law, Family Law and Social Security Disability Law before her appointment to the bench. Pat served as an Administrative Law Judge for the Department of Health and Human Services, Social Security for more than a decade. She ended her career as Chief Judge for the Social Security Administration in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
In 2000, Pat retired with Tom to Cape Coral, Florida where she enjoyed the company of family and friends, oil painting, her dogs and her pool. Pat was a shining example and generous mentor to many. She was much loved and will be sorely missed.
A visitation will be held on Friday, May 7, 2021 from 4:00-8:00 PM at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 5015 Lincoln Avenue, Lisle, Illinois, 60532. She will be interred at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Evergreen Park, Illinois in a private ceremony at a later date.
In consideration of the safety of our guests and associates, Blake-Lamb Funeral Home will adhere to the current gathering restrictions in the state of Illinois, which allow 50 or fewer guests at services. Proper social distancing must be practiced and all guests will be required to wear face masks at all times. Thank you for your cooperation.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Blake-LambFuneralHome.com for the Kelly family.
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