Gerald Kiernan

"Jerry"

Age 80, late of Minooka, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Joliet and a resident of Minooka for the past 50 years. Graduated from St. Patrick Grade School, Joliet in 1958, Joliet Catholic in 1962, and Joliet Junior College in 1964. Member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Joliet. Gerald owned and operated Tri-K Supplies for many dedicated years retiring in 2014. He was an avid golfer who spent countless hours on the golf course and was proud to have celebrated two hole-in-ones. He was blessed to spend many years at his Florida home with family and friends. Jerry was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, and spent time on his tractor. Jerry was a devoted husband, dad, papa, brother, uncle and dear friend. Above all else he was a provider, whose strength and dedication never wavered. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Mary (Nee Coyne) Kiernan; two brothers, Patrick (Dorothy) Kiernan and Timothy Kiernan; one sister, Kathleen Kiernan; and his brother-in-law, Edward (JoAnn) Brennan.

Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Janet (Nee Brennan) Kiernan; his four treasured children, Christopher (Megan) Kiernan, Kelli (Buddy) Brouder, Angela (Lance) Agne, and Elizabeth (Andrew) Stephenson;  11 Adored grandchildren, Brenden Kiernan, Michael, Molly, and Mitchell Brouder, Alexa (Carter) Krause, Anthony (Kara), Joseph, Mia, and Luca Agne, Carter and Brody Stephenson; one sister, Sue (Joe) Spreitzer; his sisters-in-law, Sally (late Joe) Sitar, Judy (late Jack) Blatti, and Terri (late Lou) Maffeo; and many nieces, nephews, beloved family members and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lightways Hospice , or Ace Hardware Foundation benefiting Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago in Jerry's name would be greatly appreciated.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in the O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel 1105 E. 9th St. Lockport, IL 60441 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm. Everyone will meet at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church 2500 S. Arbeiter Rd, Joliet, IL 60431, on Friday, April 25, 2025, for Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am. Interment following Mass at Seward Mound Cemetery, Kendall County, IL.