Mabel Kernan

April 27, 1922 - March 1, 2014

Mabel L. Kernan, 91, of Lake Villa, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2014. She was born on April 27, 1922 in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late Lee and Anna Deering. Mabel was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and was a 20 year resident of Cedar Village in Lake Villa. She was very active at Cedar Village and developed many close relationships organizing various events for the community. She is survived by her children Patricia (Ozzie) Herrera of Marion, IL and Jim (Kathy) Kernan of Lake Villa; grandchildren Sara (Brian) Price of Lindenhurst, IL, Robyn (fiancé Tony Bean) Kernan of Antioch, Bob Nelson, Matthew Kernan, Nicholas Kernan, and Ryan Kernan; and great-grandchildren Ava, Alexandra, and Tyler. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years Edward on May 10, 1995, son Bob Kernan, grandson Adam Kernan, and by her brother Jack (late Jean) Deering. Visitation will be from 3 – 7 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2014 at Ringa Funeral Home, 122 S. Milwaukee Ave (Rte 83) Lake Villa, IL 60046. Prayers will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home followed by a procession to Prince of Peace Catholic Church for a 10 a.m. Mass. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider requesting Masses for Mabel or making a contribution in her name to the Prince of Peace Parish Life Center.