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Chiyo Kerins Obituary

Chiyo Kerins, nee Takakura, of Maywood. Beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of Kenji (Dorie) Kerins and Kimi (Michael) Briskey; devoted grandmother of Kelsey, Cooper and Kole Kerins, Sean, Holly and Seth Briskey; loving aunt to many; dear friend of Bob (Lenore) Feehan, Ken (Mimi) Nishino and Kiyoshi (Yoshiko) Yamaki. She was preceded in death by her adoptive parents Kazuo and Itsuyo Kasa. A memorial gathering will be held 5-7pm Friday January 30th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home; 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside, with a memorial service at 6pm. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hines Veterans Spinal Cord Injury. Funeral info: 708-352-6500.

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Published by Central Cook Suburban Life on Jan. 13, 2009.

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Carol Pasqua

January 23, 2009

Kenji and Kimi I'm so sorry to hear about your Mother. I don't know if you remember me, I worked with Chiyo over 20 years at Sears in Melrose Park. I was one of the lucky ones to have known Chiyo and got to hear alot about her two beautiful children as they were growing up. She was very very proud of you both. She gave to everyone, I hope she knew how loved she was. We never got together after we left Sears, but come Christmas I always received a card from her. God love her...

Delores Henderson (Holloway)

January 21, 2009

Kimi, I am sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. It has been many years since we last spoke, and I hope you remember me and our friendship.

Bob Feehan

January 20, 2009

She was a great lady, very kind to a lot of friends, gave them a lot of her precious time. She will be greatly missed. Bob and Lorraine Feehan

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