Joseph R. Kelbus, age 64, Vietnam Army Veteran, beloved husband of 44 years to Dorothy, nee Smith. Loving father of Mark (Mary) and Melissa Kelbus. Dear grandfather of Melanie and Mitchell. Fond brother of Dolores Sadlis, Mary Ann McConnell, and brother-in-law of Richard Smith. Visitation Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 3-9 PM. Funeral Friday, May 16, 2008 9:15 a.m. from Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park to St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Memorials to VFW National Home for Children, 3573 S. Waverly Rd., Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 of which Joseph was a lifetime member. Also a member of the Military Order of the Purple Hearts, Orland Palos Reber-Tesmond Memorial VFW Post 2604, board member of the Orland Park Veterans Commission, member of the Sheridan Cavalry of Roselle, IL., and of the American Society of Safety Engineers. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400