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Elmer Kernan Obituary

ELMER B. KERNAN, 72, left the arms of his loving family on December 12, 2001. Survived by his devoted wife of 46 years Joan, his son, Kevin and wife Teresa, son, Steven and wife Melissa, daughter Colleen, son Tim, son James & wife Elizabeth. His six grandchildren, Molly, Kirby, Mackenzie, Sebastian, Austin and Blake and his brother Jerry. Elmer proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He was a retired business executive in the transportation industry. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, December 17, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. 19222 SH 249, Houston, Texas 77070. In lieu of flowers , donations can be made in the memory of Elmer Kernan to: Prince of Peace Catholic Church or the American Cancer Society.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 16, 2001.

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