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Kelly Jo Harrison Chada, 63, of Fort Dodge, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Private family services will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Kelly Jo was born on May 23, 1964, in Fort Dodge, where she was raised and educated. In 1981, she met the love of her life and best friend, Dean Chada. Together, they built their life and home in Fort Dodge and shared nearly 45 wonderful years side by side. Their greatest blessing was the birth of their son, Gunner Franklin Chada, who was the center of their world and brought them immeasurable love and joy. Kelly had a heart full of love, especially for her family and her beloved dogs, who she cherished as members of the family. She was the rock her loved ones could always lean on-strong, loving, caring, and devoted to those around her. Her love, kindness, and presence touched the lives of so many, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bennie and Joann (Clymer) Harrison; her son, Gunner Franklin Chada; sisters Mona (Jimmy) Dillard and Rhonda (John) Klinger; nephews Shannon Klinger, Jodey Dillard and Nicholas Wheat; mother- and father-in-law Harlene and Don Chada; sister-in-law Susan Wheat; and brother-in-law Mike Chada.
Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband, Dean Chada of Fort Dodge; sisters Roxie (Doug) Phillips of Fort Dodge, Shelly (Jerry) Harrison of Fort Dodge, and Stephaine (Brandon) Harrison of Fort Dodge; brother Trent (Bobbi Jo) Harrison of Fort Dodge; nieces and nephews Nicole Dickerson, Denny Phillips, Dana Harrison, Jeremy Chada, Jimmy Dillard Jr., Jessica Klinger, Amber Ebner, Lyndsey Ebner, Austin Ebner, Hallie Ebner, Joshua Harrison, Haylie Emery, Brooklyn Shoemaker, Keegan Dickerson, and Kelsey Taute; along with numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, friends, and her beloved dogs. Kelly's memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved her. Though she is deeply missed, the love she gave, the memories she created, and the lives she touched will remain forever.
Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.