Beverly J Gelli

On this day the good Lord called home his daughter Beverly J. Gelli, 92 at Aperion Care, DeKalb, IL on Thursday, November 10, 2022.

She was born February 16, 1930, to William J. Marshall and Grace (Rowe) Marshall.  She attended and graduated from Malta High School, Malta, IL.  She was a member of St. Mary's Church, DeKalb, IL and was employed at Brody in DeKalb as a seamstress.

Beverly married Romano "Ray" Gelli on April 22, 1950.  She dedicated her life to her loving husband and two daughters, Debra and Laura. She was always surrounded by family her life was full and complete. Later she was employed at Northern Illinois University as a meter attendant in security. She loved traveling with her husband on many bus trips, camping, hiking and bicycle riding. Along came Grandchildren, she held dear and near, enjoying every part of their lives. She also loved walking and exercising in DeKalb at the YMCA and the Senior Center in Malta socializing with her friends.  Her neighbors in later years kept a loving watchful eye on her considering her part of their family, calling her grandma.

She is survived by her daughter Laura (Ronald) Kivisto of Sterling, IL. Granddaughters; Karen (Daniel) Friend of Poway, CA and Kristine (Brett) Karminski of Marion, IA. Greatgrandchildren; Aidan and Dylan Friend and Ethan and Ashley Karminski and one sister; Mary Anne Roberts of DeKalb, IL. Beverly was preceded in death by her Parents, her daughter; Debra, her husband and her one brother William Marshall Jr.

Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at 10:30am at St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb with Father Dean Russell officiating.  Burial will be held immediately following the Mass at Malta Cemetery, Malta, IL.  Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at 9:30am until the time of service at the church.  In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the family to be established at a later date. Cremation services were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.