Obituary of Dorothy Kiernan

Dorothy Jean Kiernan (nee Rousonelos) Dorothy Jean Rousonelos, age 73, of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 23, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born October 31, 1942 in Joliet, IL, she was a lifelong resident. Dorothy was an amazing mother who loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, and lived life to its fullest. For 30 years, Dorothy and her husband owned and operated Sonny's Delite. She happily greeted all her customers with her beautiful smile. She was an avid bingo player, where throughout the years she has made wonderful friends. Dorothy loved watching Sunday afternoon football in her Patriots jersey. Dorothy is survived by her husband of 53 years, Patrick "Packey" Kiernan; her three children, Annette (Frank) Alonge, Michael Kiernan and Amy (Ryne) May; grandchildren, Kevin McKanna, Eric Twait, Abigal Kiernan, Joseph, Natalie and Sean Pharo and Brady May; her mother Eleanor (nee Swanke) Rousonelos; brother, Anthony (Janice) Rousonelos; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Gerald and Janet Kiernan, Joseph and Suzanne (Kiernan) Spreitzer; lifelong friend of 60 plus years, Nancy (Joseph) Zagar; many other dear, dear friends; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her father, Michael Rousonelos (1983); brother-in-law, Timothy Kiernan (2000); sister-in-law, Kathleen Kiernan (2009); and her mother and father-in-law, Francis (2004) and Mary (nee Coyne) (1996) Kiernan. Funeral Services for Dorothy Jean Kiernan will be held Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 9:15 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet, IL to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation Wednesday, 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home, In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Cancer society would be appreciated.