Lola J. Kelley, 91, of St. Jacob, IL, born Saturday, June 25, 1932 in Highland, IL and passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

She was a long time member of St. Jacob United Church of Christ, St. Jacob, IL where she was a very active volunteer with the "Elfs" and other church committees.  Graduate of the Highland High School Class of 1950.  Lola worked many years at Granite City Trust.  She and Ed were active in St. Jacob Community Fun Night Dances and other activities.  She was known as "Granny" to many children in the community while working at the Daycare Center.  Most of all she was a loving mother and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband Edwin "Ed" Kelley whom she married July 19, 1952; her parents, Elmer and Mae (nee Mauer) Schauster; her brother, John Schauster Sr.; sister, Bess Jansen; and sisters-in-law, Pat Schauster and Joan Schauster.

Surviving are her son, Jeff (Lisa) Kelley Sr.; grandson, Jeff J. (Mariah) Kelly Jr.; brother, Robert Schauster; brother-in-law, Jess Jansen; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Memorials may be made to St. Jacob Township Park to be used for a memorial bench.  Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.Richesonfh.com

Visitation for Lola will be 10 to 11 am on Friday, October 6, 2023 at St. Jacob United Church of Christ, St. Jacob, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Friday, October 6, at St. Jacob United Church of Christ, with Rev. Philip Barbier officiating.

AEBISCHER-RICHESON FUNERAL HOME, St. Jacob, IL