William D. Kellly, 37, died December 26,1979, at his home in West Des Moines, IA. of accidental asphyxiation.

Born July 3,1942, in McPherson, he was the son of Delbert Kelly and Pearl Walker. He had lived in Des Moines area since 1966, moving there from McPherson. He was a certified public accountant. Bill was a graduate of McPherson College and received his MBA degree from the University of Wisconsin.

Survivors include his wife, Audrey, of the home, six daughters, Tiffany, Melinda, Lucinda, Kristina, Deanna, and Angela; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Kelly and a brother Robert Kelly.

Funeral services were December 29,1979, at the Westover Funeral Home in Des Moines. Additional services were at the Church of the Brethren in McPherson on December 31. Burial was in the McPherson Cemetery.

from The McPherson Sentinel, dated December 28,1979 .. researched and contributed by Charles Frodsham