Catherine Kay Skelly, age 93, of Green Bay, passed peacefully on Sunday, September 10, 2017, at Angels on Arcadian, DePere, WI. She was born in Janesville on March 25, 1924, the daughter of Patrick and Mary Ellen (McCue) Slein. On June 19, 1948, she married Alan E. Skelly at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Janesville. During their 60 year marriage, they resided in Janesville, Richland Center, Burlington, and back to Janesville to enjoy retirement. Together they raised 5 children. At the age of 50, Kay went back to school to become a licensed practical nurse. She always said that she loved the nursing field so much that it didn’t seem like work! She worked many years at Burlington Memorial Hospital and at St. Elizabeth Nursing Home in Janesville. Kay enjoyed church choir, volunteering at the Literary Council and was a hospice volunteer. She loved to play bridge, and was known for her delicious apple pie and potato salad brought to many picnics. And she never let you forget she was 100% Irish! Kay and Al celebrated 60+ years of marriage. Due to Al’s declining health, they made the move to Green Bay to be closer to family. Kay is survived by her five children; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother; brother-in-law; and sister-in-law. She was preceded in death by Al on November 29, 2008; her brothers: John, Jim, Michael, Bernard, and Patrick; sister, Mary; and several of Al’s siblings. Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Schneider Funeral Home.
Catherine Kay Skelly, age 93, of Green Bay, passed peacefully on Sunday, September 10, 2017, at Angels on Arcadian, DePere, WI. She was born in Janesville on March 25, 1924, the daughter of Patrick and Mary Ellen (McCue) Slein. On June 19, 1948, she married Alan E. Skelly at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Janesville. During their 60 year marriage, they resided in Janesville, Richland Center, Burlington, and back to Janesville to enjoy retirement. Together they raised 5 children. At the age of 50, Kay went back to school to become a licensed practical nurse. She always said that she loved the nursing field so much that it didn’t seem like work! She worked many years at Burlington Memorial Hospital and at St. Elizabeth Nursing Home in Janesville. Kay enjoyed church choir, volunteering at the Literary Council and was a hospice volunteer. She loved to play bridge, and was known for her delicious apple pie and potato salad brought to many picnics. And she never let you forget she was 100% Irish! Kay and Al celebrated 60+ years of marriage. Due to Al’s declining health, they made the move to Green Bay to be closer to family. Kay is survived by her five children; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother; brother-in-law; and sister-in-law. She was preceded in death by Al on November 29, 2008; her brothers: John, Jim, Michael, Bernard, and Patrick; sister, Mary; and several of Al’s siblings. Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Schneider Funeral Home.
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