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Virginia T. "Jean" Kenny

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Virginia Kenny Obituary

Kenny, Virginia T. "Jean" Died peacefully at home, after a struggle with cancer. Virginia was born in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Fred and Agnes Arndt. Jean was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and a strong supporter of St. Jude's Children Research Center. Jean married George M. Kenny in 1967 and helped to raise his seven children after the death of their mother, Alice. Virginia was preceded in death by George and three of her children, William (Katie), George (Diana), and Kevin (Kathleen). She is survived by four of the children, Robert (Janet), Brian (Joann), Elizabeth (Rory) Conran, and Joseph (Jennifer). Jean was the proud grandmother of Allison (Nicholas) Croucher, Kathleen, Ryan (Tara), Kevin (Michelle), Sean Kenny, Meghan (Michael) Launius, Patrick, and Jordan Kenny. Bridget (Jacob) Vlakancic, Rory, Daniel and Brianna Conran, Waverly, Tallulah, Brian (Sheryl) and Moira Kathleen, Moira, Brendan and Barry Kenny; great-grandmother to Brodie and Sean Lyons, Arianna Kenny, Keagan Burke, Liam Croucher, Audri and Michael Kenny. Jean loved style and sparkle, please wear something with glitter and sparkle to honor Jean while attending her service. Visitation Friday, January 3, 2014, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, January 4, 2014, 8:00 a.m. until time of funeral 9:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, ( 1/2 mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 2, 2014.

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marcy Ryan Dignan

January 2, 2014

Jean, we absolutely loved you as one of our own family members.Loved George also.Mom,Bette Ryan,and I were just saying we missed talking to you.You loved George so and loved the big family,going from being my grandmas"Gagas",Ruby Ryans secretary all those years.Most of all you were so loving and a kind friend as well.My own husband Tom,died in Sept..Jean,I didnt get to tell you we have 12 grandkids and Danny has 2 grandkids.so sorry you had to suffer.Thank You for all your love and support thru the years.Ryans were very lucky to have such a friend.

The Gibbons Family

January 2, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Jim and Barb Schuetter Family

January 1, 2014

We will miss our Cousin Jean. Her love of family and friends, her devotion and her faith were an inspiration. And we will sorely miss her laughter.

Mary (Urbik)King Gil

December 30, 2013

Dear Joe,
I was so very sorry to hear of the death of your mother. My condolences to you and your family. May she rest in peace.

December 29, 2013

Jean, Johanna and myself had fun times playing in the alley between Princeton and Sheilds Avenues. A good place to ride Jean's new red bike.
And, oh, those fun German dances at St. George's hall and & 47th St. Ballroom!
I can't help but smile when I think of Jean. Theresa Pawlak, Springfield, VA

Johanna and Thomas Foresman

December 28, 2013

Please accept our condolences. Jeannie was a great friend to my mother since childhood growing up in Chicago. She will be missed by all.

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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Visitation

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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Mass of Christian Burial

9:30 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

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