Kerry Kelleher

Kerry Rita Virginia Kelleher of Winnebago, passed away in peace on July 19th 2026 after a recurrence of small cell lung cancer.

Born prematurely on December 8, 1952 in St. Paul, MN. Called Kerry Berry, Kare Bear, #5, or just Kare, she always had a big smile and warm hug for everyone. She was the jokester, the life of the party and the compassionate one who adopted every stray, two or four legged. She was a great road trip companion, always with a repertoire of the best jokes and pranks, remembered everyone’s birthdays, laughed and loved the heartiest. She loved Dragons, wolves, Native American designs, Halloween, Aliens and anything Irish.

Her gift for art led her to create amazing artwork, in many different genres. She attended many art shows and venues and was renowned for her miniatures, her feathered shields and her unique expressive art.

She was preceded by her parents, Thomas and Mary Kelleher, brothers Michael and Kevin and nephew Michael. Survived by beloved husband of 33 years, Ron Martin and step-daughter Brandy, step-grandson Marcus and his wife Justice, sisters Mary Carol, Katherine, Sheila, Candace, and brother Thomas J.

It was her wish to not have any service, but wanted loved ones to simply remember her in their kind thoughts and prayers. A celebration of life will be arranged at a later date. She asked that any donations be made to St. Judes Hospital, Shriners Hospital, the Wounded Warrior Project or any local pet rescue organization.

Loved by everyone she met, she was truly our little Leprechaun.