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Barbara Kerins Obituary
Barbara J. Kerins, age 92 of Lisle, former resident of Naperville since 1964, passed away peacefully, Thursday, October 22, 2020 on Abbey Lane at Villa St. Benedict. She was born March 11, 1928 in Chicago to her loving late parents Eugene and Margaret Kelly. Cherished wife of Daniel J. Kerins, wedded on Dec. 26, 1953. Beloved mother of Margaret (Thomas) Cleary, Daniel Kelly (Rosalyn) Kerins, and Patrick Kerins. Adored grandmother of Angela Cleary, Daniel Cleary, Peter Cleary and Samuel Kerins. Barbara was a long-time member of SS. Peter and Paul Church of Naperville. She was strong in her faith, devoted to her husband Dan, and her children and grandchildren. She was politically astute and a true activist in her own rite. Barbara had deep love for her family, a quiet dignity and she treated all who crossed her path with kindness and respect. She will be forever missed. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Patrick's Residence, 1400 Brookdale Rd., Naperville, IL 60563. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, November 5th at 11:00 a.m. at SS. Peter & Paul Church, 36 N. Ellsworth St., Naperville, IL 60540. Interment at St. Michael Cemetery, Wheaton, IL is private. Arrangements entrusted to Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540. For more information, please call 630-355-0213 or www.friedrich-jones.com
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Daniel Kelly Kerins
October 22, 2022
Hi Mother Dear,
It's been two years to the day since the Lord took you. In some ways it feels like no time at all has passed, and in other ways it seems so long since I've heard your wonderful voice. I miss you. I think of you many times a day, every day. I still feel your love, your strength, your faith, and your support. Today is another beautiful Autumn day, the kind you always enjoyed.
Love Kelly
Daniel Kelly Kerins
April 22, 2021
Mother Dear,
It's been six months to the day since the Lord called you on that beautiful Autumn afternoon. I am so happy you are now part of God's eternal kingdom but I miss you so much. I miss our nightly conversations, the sound of your voice. I miss my mom, the most wonderful mom a guy could ever ask for. I thank God every night that he made you my mom.
Love Kelly
Chris Lewis
November 4, 2020
Our condolences to the Kerins and Cleary Family, so sorry to hear about your Mom. May God Bless you all and we will keep all of you in our prayers. Warm regards from the Lewis' Family.
Michele (Struchil) Zajac
November 1, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She was always very nice - you didn't go in to the house, but we were neighbor kids, which is why we didn't go in to the house - and that didn't bother us. Back then, fresh air was good for us. So very sorry.
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