Milton - Mrs. Helen Saunders Kelly, 72, lifelong resident of this vicinity, died at 11:30 a.m. today in her home at 434 Plumb street where she resided with her brother, W. J. Saunders.
She was born Feb. 28, 1869, in Albion, the daughter of Stephen C. and Julia L. Saunders. When about 14 years of age, she came with her parents to a farm near Milton and studied in district schools and Milton college.
On Dec. 4, 1894, she was married to Dr. Charles D. Kelly of Milton Junction, and they made their home in Albion, later moving to Milton.
Her husband, and two brothers preceded her in death. Surviving are her brother, W. J. Saunders; a nephew, Jesse J. Saunders, and a niece, Gladys Saunders, all of Milton; and two sisters-in-law, Miss Alice Kelly, Milton Junction, and Mrs. George Saunders, Milton.
Funeral services will be held in the home, 434 Plumb street at 2:30 p.m. Thursday with burial in the Milton cemetery.
