Kelly Willis

Kelly Marie Willis, age 50, a resident of Grantsburg died peacefully surrounded by her family on May 10, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. Kelly was born on November 19, 1959 in St. Paul, Minnesota to proud parents Lawrence and Rosalyn Blomker. Kelly married Bruce W. Willis on September 28, 1991 in Alpha. Kelly was a supervisor in the packing department at Burnett Dairy Cooperative for a number of years. She enjoyed visiting with family and friends and gardening. Kelly was preceded in death by her sister, Linda. Kelly is survived and will be sadly missed by her loving husband, Bruce; children, Jamie Gardner, Nichole Blomker, Tadjia Willis, April Willis, Hans Willis, Brook Willis and Lucas Willis; six grandchildren; her parents Lawrence and Rosalyn Blomker; her siblings Margaret Taylor, Keith (Karen) Blomker, Barbara Lang, Kim (Sheldon) Gallmeier, Kevin Blomker, Jannay (Steve) Hamlin, and Robyn (Dave) Holien; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Friday, May 14, 2010 at Grace Baptist Church in Grantsburg with Pastor Doug McConnell officiating. Music was provided by Dina McConnell. Interment followed at Karlsborg Cemetery in Lincoln Township. Casketbearers were Justin Taylor, William W. Taylor, Charlie Wellman, John Radtke, Scott Moen, B.J. Auby, and Jake Radtke. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.