Maryann Kelley, age 96 of King, WI passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Moses Hall, WI Veterans Home in King. Maryann (known as “Toots”) was born on November 5, 1928; daughter of the late Bernard and Rose Loftus in Chicago, IL.
Maryann was a gentle, loving soul who loved her family, dancing, walking, reading, traveling, a warm summer day, dogs and cats, nature, whiskey sours and pina’ coladas. She was a big fan of the Packers and Badger football.
Maryann is survived by her loving children, William (Nita) Laursen Jr. of Frisco, TX; Lynda Laursen of Waupaca, WI; Bernard (Chris) Laursen of Coulterville, CA; Rosanne Curtis of Waupaca, WI; Robert Laursen of Pelican Lake, WI; nine grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sister, Josephine (Joe) Kosik; also many other relatives and friends. Maryann was preceded in death by her parents, 1st husband, William Laursen, brother, Sonny, sister, Dorothy, two grandsons and her 2nd husband, William “Bill” Kelley.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements.
