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Lydia Kerns Obituary
(nee Licka), age 88, previously of Markham, Illinois, passed away January 30, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Clyde Kerns. Dearest daughter of the late Louis Licka and Jeanette Cialdella (nee Trzcinski); dear step-daughter of Joseph Cialdella. Loving mother of Lois Walski, Janice (Kevin) Adams, Clyde (Lynn) Kerns and Alan Kerns. Devoted grandmother of Jamie Salmons, Valerie DeLange, Kevin Adams, Jr., Jenny Spegal and Jessica Wagner; cherished great-grandmother of Gabriel DeLange, Benjamin DeLange, Kaylee Adams, Wyatt Adams, Grace Adams and Walker Wagner. Lydia loved cooking, gardening and fishing. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Rest in peace Lydia and enjoy your shot and beer. All services were held privately. Arrangements entrusted to the McKenzie Funeral Home, Oak Forest, Illinois. For information: 708-687-2990
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Kevin A. Adams Jr.
February 22, 2021
I miss talking to my Granny Muffin; she is missed, loved and will never be forgotten. I know she is having a drink, cooking something good and casting a fishing reel. With Love Little Kevin Jr.
Janice and Kevin
February 13, 2021
Lydia loved Christmas.
Janice and kevin
February 13, 2021
We love you dearly, although you have passed, you will be in our hearts forever
Jamie Salmons
February 8, 2021
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