Gerald J. Kiernan's obituary , Passed away on April 18, 2025 in Minooka, Illinois

Gerald J. Kiernan

August 18, 1944 - April 18, 2025 (80 years old)

Minooka, Illinois

Gerald J. Kiernan's obituary , Passed away on April 18, 2025 in Minooka, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
O'Neil Funeral Home and Heritage Crematory

Share

Gerald J. Kiernan

August 18, 1944 - April 18, 2025 (80 years old)

Minooka, Illinois

Gerald J. Kiernan Obituary

The world bids farewell to Gerald J. Kiernan of Minooka, Illinois, born in Joliet, Illinois, departing on April 18, 2025 at the age of 80. Gerald leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Francis Kiernan and Mary Kiernan (Nee Coyne); his siblings, Patrick Kiernan (Dorothy), Timothy Kiernan and Kathleen Kiernan; and his brother-in-law Edward Brennan (JoAnn).

He is survived by: his wife Janet Kiernan (Nee Brennan); his children, Christopher Kiernan (Megan), Kelli Brouder (Buddy), Angela Agne (Lance) and Elizabeth Stephenson (Andrew); his grandchildren, Brenden Kiernan, Michael, Molly, Mitchell Brouder, Alexa Krause (Carter), Anthony (Kara), Joseph, Mia, Luca Agne, Carter and Brody Stephenson; his sister Sue Spreitzer (Joe); and his sisters-in-law, Sally Sitar (late Joe), Judy Blatti (late Jack) and Terri Maffeo (late Lou). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, beloved family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lightways Hospice (https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io), or Ace Hardware Foundation benefiting Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago in Jerry's name would be greatly appreciated.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
O'Neil Funeral Home and Heritage Crematory



Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of Gerald J. Kiernan.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Tributes

Here are the tributes to Gerald J. Kiernan.

Tributes

April 21, 2025

Someone sent flowers

“In loving memory of Gerald J. Kiernan, With deepest sympathies. Julie, Roy and Troy Cruz”


500 CHARACTERS

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer Gerald J. Kiernan’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

500 CHARACTERS

Make sure relatives of Gerald J. Kiernan know they have sympathy messages here.

Thu

Apr 24

Visitation

O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel
1105 E 9th St, Lockport, IL 60441

Fri

Apr 25

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
2500 S Arbeiter Rd, Plainfield, IL 60586

Fri

Apr 25

Burial

Seward Mound Cemetery

Family member

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Authorize the original obituary

  • Lets us publish the full obituary text along with the original picture.
  • Helps people recognize Gerald J. Kiernan and express their condolences more easily.
  • No advertising will be displayed on this page.
Authorize the original

Add an extra help