Funeral Arrangements For Kelli O'Laughlin

Visitation for Kelly O'Laughlin -- the 14-year-old girl from Indian Head Park who was stabbed to death in her home last week -- has been scheduled for 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday (Nov. 2 and 3) at Hallowell & James Funeral Home in Countryside.

Her funeral will be on Friday at John of the Cross Church in Western Springs, followed by a private burial.

In a prepared statement on Wednesday, Kelli's father, John O'Laughlin, said, "On behalf of our family - including my wife Brenda and our sons Ryan and Daniel and daughter Bridgette - we are truly overwhelmed and touched by the outpouring of support we have received from the community and all those who knew and loved Kelli. We are so grateful to everyone who has offered their support and condolences in this difficult time. We also thank you for allowing us to mourn in private."

"People continue to ask us what they can do to help. We ask that you please keep Kelli and our family in your prayers," he added.

The family also has established a scholarship fund in Kelli's memory. Information and can be found and online donations made at www.kellijoyolaughlinmemorialfund.com. Checks payable to "The Chicago Community Trust," noting "The Kelli Joy O'Laughlin Memorial Fund" in the memo line, can be sent to:

The Chicago Community Trust
attn: Nicole Mitchell
111 East Wacker Drive
Suite 1400
Chicago, IL 60601