Ahern, Gerald S. late of Flossmoor, US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Mary F. Ahern (nee McTigue), loving father of Mary (Jon) Krunnfusz, John (Marcia), Gerald (Kathleen), James (Kim), Michael (Cathy), Thomas (Karyn), Kevin (Vicki) and Patrick (Katy) Ahern, son of the late Patrick and Jane Ahern, dear brother of Patrick F. Ahern, Eugene J. Ahern, Jane Contieri, Sr. Catherine Ahern, O.P. and the late Marie Ahern, Rev. John Ahern and Leona Moss, fond brother-in-law of the late John (Mary) McTigue and Michael (Rosemary) McTigue, fond grandfather of 18. Formerly with Montgomery Wards and Cook County Assessor's Office. Funeral service Wednesday, July 25, 9:15 a.m. prayers at Ryan Funeral Home, 18022 Dixie Highway, Homewood, to Infant Jesus of Prague Church, Mass 10 a.m. Visitation Tuesday, 2 to 9 p.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre. In lieu of flowers, memorials to VITAS Hospice. For further info call 708-798-0331. 
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Rosemary Donahue
July 28, 2007
To the Ahern Family.
We were so sorry and surprised to hear about Jerry's death. We were disppointed to have missed the funeral.
The John Donahue Family
The Staff of Ryan Funeral Home
July 23, 2007
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Dave Meyer
July 25, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Pabarja Family
July 24, 2007
Dear Mary and Ahern Family,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Please accept our deepest sympathies. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Heather, Alberto, Nico & Isa Ramirez-Icaza
July 24, 2007
To Vicki and Kevin...
We were so very sorry to hear about your dad, Kev. We will say a special prayer for him and sending hugs to all of you.
Jack, Julie, Elizabeth and Peter Yeo
July 24, 2007
Ahern Family-
Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your father. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Thao & Ryan Anderson
July 24, 2007
Jim, we were sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. God bless.
The Sutherland Family
July 24, 2007
Kevin and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Burt Yeo
July 24, 2007
Kevin and all -
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hopefully the knowledge that Gerry is in a better place brings comfort. He was a good man and will be missed by many.
Alfini Family
July 24, 2007
Dear Pat and Ahern Family,
Our prayers and love are with you at this time.
John Fitzpatrick
July 23, 2007
Pat & Family:
Sorry to hear about your father. You and family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Roberta Forrester
July 23, 2007
Kevin and family,
My sympathies are with you during this time. May your father rest in peace and you and your family find strength in his life time of memories.
Dan Klier
July 23, 2007
Gerald, Our deepest sympathies for the loss of your dad. Your family will be in our prayers.
Dan Klier and family
Kenneally Family
July 23, 2007
Pat, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We hope the memories offer a bit of peace during this difficult time.
Jeff Cimack
July 23, 2007
Dear Gerry:
I'm so sad for your loss, we all go to a better place.
You're in my thoughts.
Sincerely,
Jeff Cimack
Adam and Robin Weinstein
July 23, 2007
Our deepest sympathy.
Ken Cherry
July 23, 2007
To all the Aherns:
My heart and prayers go out to you all with your dad's passing. I have known all of you for some 20 plus years and I will miss your dad, as your family has been a second family of sorts to me. I will remember him presiding over the Turkey Bowl (the Honorable Gerald Ahern), helping my family get through my dad's death with Xmas morning breakfasts, having to listen to his Sox smack (and the mini van-at least he didn't hide in the bathroom when it was cold), and finally holding court at Prairie Manor and telling my mom to shush because she talked too much (I agree with him, but it didn't work). What a life and legacy and I hope you all will celebrate it and the fact that he is at peace with your mom now. God bless you all.
Laura Schoenbeck
July 23, 2007
Pat: You and your family will be in my prayers. You have my deepest sympathy.
Msgr. Lawrence Auda
July 23, 2007
Sorry to hear about Gerry's death. He was a Mundelein classmate of mine for a while. In those days, we had assigned, alphabetical seating in Philosophy class. Since he & I both had last names starting with "A", we saw a good deal of one another. May he rest in peace. I will say Mass for the repose of his soul.
Luby Thomas
July 23, 2007
To Kevin, Jerry, Pat, and the rest of the family,
Our heartfelt synpathies for the loss of your Dad.
He's in our prayers.
Tom & Laura Luby
Thomas Griffin
July 23, 2007
Pat and Family: I am sorry to hear about your dad's passing. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Becki Olesen
July 23, 2007
My deepest sympathy, Pat, to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Becky Darche
July 23, 2007
Pat:
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy for the loss of your father. May your faith in the lord Jesus Christ give you comfort and peace during your time of grief. My prayers with will be with you and your family
Father Don Meehling
July 23, 2007
Heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the family and friends of Gerald Ahern. I am a friend of his brother, Gene, for many years; and wish to extend my sympathy to him especially. For the faithful Christian life is changed and not ended. Alleluia! May Gerald be with the Lord, and may the Holy Faith we share be your comfort and consolation.
July 23, 2007
We will miss you Pops!!
Karyn, Tom, Brendan and Caroline
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