Allison Kay Kelm Obituary (1977 - 2016)

Allison Kay Kelm, age 38, of Elwood,IN passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood, IN. Allison was born on July 29, 1977, in Princeton, IL to Michael Kelm and Sharon (Nanninga) Snipes. Allison loved to sing and dance, and she enjoyed going to concerts. She was known for her kindness, sincerity, warmth, and generosity of spirit. She had a beautiful smile, her sense of humor and her infectious laugh were irresistible. Allison touched many lives in her supportive and loving way, and so she had many, many friends, both old and new. She had a special ability to make everyone feel special, and she will live long in the memories of those who knew her as being truly beautiful, both inside and out. She was a wonderful, loving and caring mother. There was nothing more important to Allison than her beautiful daughter Lainey. Lainey was truly the light of her life, her pride and joy, and Allison lived her life as an example of kindheartedness and affection for her. Allison was employed by the Indiana BMV, where she excelled and was recently appointed project manager. She received her associate degree from Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon , IL and her bachelor's degree from Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, IN. Allison is survived by her loving daughter Lainey, Mother, Sharon Snipes of Elwood,IN Father, Michael (Colleen Cox) Kelm of LaMoille, IL, Sisters, Candace Maupin of Frankton, IN and Pamela (Paul) LeBarron of Rock Falls, IL, Brothers, Dane (Kelly) Maupin of Annawan, IL and Christopher Kelm of Prophetstown, IL, Step Sisters, Carrie Johnson and Melissa (Scott) Dennis, Step Brother, Chad Snipes, Grandmothers, Elaine Kelm of Sheffield, IL, Barbara Snipes of Elwood, IN and Dorris Cox of Sterling, IL, several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, nieces & nephews. Allison was preceded in death by her Grandfather, William A. Kelm, Jr., Step Father, Gary Snipes, Grandmother, Bonnie Burgess, and Step Grandfather, Fred Snipes and Myron Cox. A celebration of life service will be at 6:00 pm Friday, March 11, 2016, at Dunnichay Funeral Home, Elwood, Indiana with Rev. Roger Gardner of East Main Street Christian Church officiating. Visitation will be Friday, from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm, at Dunnichay Funeral Home, 1113 S. Anderson Street, Elwood, Indiana. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to "Lainey Kelm's Scholarship Fund" please send contributions to Dunnichay Funeral Home, PO Box 50, Elwood, IN 46036