Helen J. Kernan (nee Murphy) Beloved wife of the late Thomas (CPD); loving mother of William (Ret. CPD), Joanne, James (Cynthia), and the late Thomas; proud and cherished grandmother of Patricia, William, Valerie, Michael (Morgan), Thomas, Daniel, and Kathryn; great grandmother of Reese; beloved sister to Lorraine (the late John) Higgins, and Rose Mary (the late Mark) Pedersen; fond aunt and beloved friend of many. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625 Busse Hwy. in Park Ridge. Funeral Wednesday, prayers at 9:15 a.m. going to St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donation to Special Olympics are appreciated. For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

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