LaVerne A. "Mickey" Kern

(Nee LiGue)

Age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 31, 2020. Member of the Will County Seniors, former member of St. Maurice Parish and was a devout sacristan for many years, she also enjoyed line dancing, but above all else cherished spending time with her family.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward H. Kern Sr. (2008); parents, John and Grace (Nee Venn) LiGue; her brothers, Jack, Joe, Buddy, Bobby, Pete and Bussy; her sisters, Ruth, Irene, Winnie, Betty, Loretta, Alicia and Agnes

Survived by her three children, Edward (Jan) Kern Jr., Sandra (Steven) Bialczak and Patricia (Leo) Rygula; eight grandchildren, Gina, Edward, Steven Jr., Michael, Brian , Tommy, Patti-Ann and Leo; sixteen great grandchildren; one brother Bob (late Vivian) LiGue and a sister, Marie (late Tony) Konkol. Numerous other cherished family members also survive.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Alzheimer's association in Mickey's name would be greatly appreciated.

*Due to COVID-19 restrictions, masks and social distancing practices are required inside the funeral home and a capacity of 50 guests will be allowed in at a time.

Visitation will be held Friday, November 6, 2020 in the O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel 1105 E. 9 ^th St., Lockport, IL., 60441 from 9:00am until time of Funeral Services at 11:00am. Interment immediately following services at Good Shepherd Cemetery, Orland Park.