Kelly Elizabeth Hearn Mcinturff Obituary (1968

Kelly Elizabeth Hearn McInturff, 58 of Freeport, Illinois and formerly of Madison, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. She was born on February 22, 1968 in Cook County, Illinois to Thomas A. and Barbara J. Beldon Hearn. Kelly spent her early years in Hinsdale, Illinois. Her family had long-standing roots in Madison and moved there in 1984, where she graduated from Madison Consolidated High School in 1986. She watched over her younger siblings growing up and her passion for horses started at the age of nine. Kelly was raised and confirmed in the Methodist faith at Hinsdale United Methodist Church at 13 years old. Kelly went on to graduate from Stephens College in 1990 with a double major in equine science and psychology, where she was a member of the Prince Wales Club. In 1991, Kelly moved to Illinois, where she met her partner. They welcomed their first child in Ohio in 1992 before later settling in Rockford, Illinois, where she raised her six children. All of her children share her deep love for animals. Kelly was an avid horse lover, involving herself with many shows and events throughout her life and grand champion one year. She had a remarkable gift for working with animals and could tame even the wildest horses without fear. Among the many horses she cared for, her lifelong favorites included String the Quarter horse, Sherlock the Welsh Pony, Hope2Dance the Chestnut mare, and Dragonfly the buckskin gelding. She had a passion for all animals, including beloved dogs: KT the corgi, Emily the collie mix, and Toasty the yellow labrador and cats: Missy, Clone, and Chad. Over her lifetime, she cared for many horses, dogs, cats, donkeys, mules, goats, ducks, and many more. Kelly adored her granddaughters, Emberly and Lucia. They brought her immeasurable joy, and she cherished every moment spent with them. Please Click Here to View the Video Tribute Please Click Here to View the Funeral Service RecordingA LOVING FAMILY She is survived by her mother; her brother, Tom Hearn of Covington, Kentucky; her sister, Tracy Kane of Cincinnati; and her children: Nell McInturff of Springfield, Missouri; Aaron McInturff of Hanover, Illinois; Michael McInturff of Nora, Illinois; Tara Probst of Springfield, Missouri; Alex McInturff of Charlotte, North Carolina; and Jillian McInturff of Hanover, Illinois. She is also survived by her two granddaughters, Emberly and Lucia; as well as an aunt, nieces, cousins, and many other relatives. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert and Mary Beldon, Arthur and Alice Hearn, and Ruth Hearn; her brother, Dennis Hearn; and her father, Thomas Hearn. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., by at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 412 West Main Street Madison, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may visit Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 412 West Main Street Madison, Indiana. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Kelly McInturff Remembrance Fund . Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover. Online condolences, remembrances and memorials can be left at www.morgan-nay.com To Place An Online Memorial Donation, Please Click Here. For Instructions on ordering floral tributes please click here.