Sue Ann Kernan


Sue Ann  Kernan-Frerking, nee Hyland, 76, of Belleville, Illinois, born Tuesday, July 2, 1935, in East St. Louis, IL, died Friday, December 16, 2011 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Illinois.

Sue Ann worked as a Secretary for Hawthorne Grade School and St. Clare Grade School. Also, worked at Lakeland Square Laundromat.  She was a member of Saint Henry Catholic Church Belleville Illinois  


She was preceded in death by her:

  • Parents: Raymond and Marie nee Currie Hyland
  • Husbands:
    • Jack Kernan
    • Allen Frerking
  • Infant Son: Thomas Kernan
  • Sister: Patricia Hyland
  • Daughter-in-Law: Tina Kernan

Surviving are her:

  • Children:
    • John "Skip" (Kathy) Kernan of Belleville, IL
    • Patti (Bob) Barger of Troy, IL
    • Colleen (Dennis) Gleeson of Belleville, IL
    • Angie (Ted) Skrabacz of Troy, IL
    • Danny (Heather) Kernan of Highland, IL
    • Clare (Jeff) Rodenberg of Waterloo, IL
  • Grandchildren:
    • Patrick Kernan
    • Joey Kernan
    • Megan Kernan
    • Bobby (Jaime) Barger
    • Melissa Barger
    • Katie (Fiance Tom Rose) Gleeson
    • Lizzie Gleeson
    • Kelsey Gleeson
    • Rebecca Skrabacz
    • Stephanie Skrabacz
    • Mackenzie Skrabacz
    • Nick Kernan
    • Tina Kernan
    • Hannah Kernan
    • Luke Kernan
    • Lauren Eichenseer
    • Josh Rodenberg
    • Cole Rodenberg
    • Grant Rodenberg
  • Great-Grandchildren:
    • Trey Barger
    • Kaylee Eichenseer
  • Sister-in-law: Emily Moynihan of Belleville, IL
  • Very Special Friends:
    • Harvey Nolen
    • Gene and Doris Mueller
    • Marquita Buss
    • Theresa Fix
    • Westfield Manor Community
  • Many Loving Nieces & Nephews


Memorials:  Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Belleville Area Humane Society

Visitation:  Friends may call from 4 - 8 pm Wednesday December 21, 2011, at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL and from  9 - 10 am Thursday December 22, 2011, at St. Henry's Catholic Church in Belleville, IL.

Funeral:  Funeral services will be held at 10 am Thursday December 22, 2011 at St. Henry Catholic Church Belleville, IL, with Fr. Clyde Grogan officiating.  Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Shiloh IL

Condolences left for Sue Ann Kernan:

    Our deepest sympathy Kernan Family. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. You have some great memories. May God comfort you in this difficult time.

    Tony, Julie, Elizabeth & Emily Laquet

    Tony Laquet Algonquin IL 60102

    Dearest Kernan Family, my deapest sympathy in the lost of your extra-ordinary mother and one who will forever be my friend. Love Always, Mary E. Sims.

    Mary E. Sims East St. Louis IL 62203

    Mrs. Kernan will always be remembered in my heart as one of my first Hawthorne mom's. She took my sister and I in as one of her own and I will always be thankful to her for never letting us know we were different as being of another race when we played at the house with her children. Love the daughter of Mary E. Sims of Hawthorne Grade School.

    Rashawn F. Sims-Choice Shiloh IL 62221

    My deepest sympathies. I have many fond memories of "mom" - she was a wonderful person & she will be missed. I wish I could be there with you during this time. You are in my thoughts & prayers. Love, Sandi Lucido Cooke

    Sandi Lucido Cooke Seattle WA 98146

    Kernan Family, We are sorry for the loss of your Mom and Grandma. She was a great friend & support to my Mom after Tina's death. I believe they are all sharing family memories at this moment.

    Sue, Greg & Travis Ruschmeier

    Sue Ruschmeier (Laquet) Aitkin MN 56431

    Skip;
    Margie and I wish to offer our deepest sympathy to you and the
    rest of your family! You can now
    pray to your mother rather than for her.

    Paul & Margie Miller Fairview Heights lIlinois 62208

    Dear Danny, Colleen, and Family,
    We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers go out to all of you during this Holiday Season. Love and God Bless.

    Maggie Donahue-Lesko collinsville il 62234