Kieran Phelan

Kieran Phelan

Kieran Phelan Obituary

Published by Chicago Tribune on Aug. 6, 2017.
Kieran J. "K.J." Phelan, Jr., veteran U.S. Navy; beloved husband of Mary C. nee Joslin; loving father of Kieran III (Jacqueline), John (Amy), Martin (Leann), Daniel (Beth) and Molly (John) Griffin; cherished grandpa of John, Anne, Kieran IV, Samantha, Katie, Ben, Molly, Joseph, George, Jack, Sarah, Jimmy, Daniel, Michael, Lizzie and Hannah; fond brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend of many; devoted son of the late Kieran and Loretta nee McMonigle Phelan. Visitation Tuesday 3 to 9 p.m. at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park. Family and friends will meet at St. Luke Church, 7600 Lake St., River Forest, on Wednesday for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Memorial donations to: Seasons Hospice (seasonsfoundation.org), The Way Back Inn (thewaybackinn.org) or the charity or your choice are appreciated. Funeral info; 708-383-3191 or drechslerbrownwilliams.com

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August 13, 2017

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Sean Madden

July 31, 2021

KJ is often in my thoughts and prayers. Edit a couple of photos below from back in 2010 when he came to my 50th birthday.
He´d be happy to know that I´m finally in the program... even shared about his influence on me this morning. May God bless all of the Phelan Family
Rest in peace my friend.
Sean Madden

Andy Barry

August 13, 2017

So sorry about K J s passing. A generous kind and loving man who loved life. Always enjoyed handball with K J Bobby Burke and Joz.

August 8, 2017

So sorry for your loss Mary and family Hope you are comforted with all your memories. Peace to all. Kathie and Tick Flannery

Mark Madden

August 8, 2017

Many wonderful memories of KJ, great Irish wit and a man who had a loving and caring heart. I will miss our talks. MY deepest condolences to Mary, the kids and Grandkids, I will keep all of you in my prayers in the coming days, Eternal rest Grant upon KJ and Gods perpetual light shine upon him and may his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in Peace. I will miss you my friend and cousin.

john stanger

August 7, 2017

May God grant you peace.

With deepest sympathy I send my condolences

John Stanger

Buddy Gardiner

August 6, 2017

I am saddened to hear of Mr. Phelans passing. I will always remember his generosity and kindness letting me tag along with the boys to the lake house, sporting events and introducing me to Redamak's burgers. Please accept my condolences during this difficult time.

AZ USN

August 6, 2017

Shipmate: Rest in Peace.....

Fair Winds and Following Seas

August 6, 2017

On Behalf of the Ninth District Cook County American Legion.
Please accept our condolences over the loss of your veteran service member.
Our prayers go with you at this time of grief.

Respectfully,
Reverend Paul Laws
Ninth District American Legion
Adjutant

Sean Maddem

August 6, 2017

We, (I), will miss K.J. deeply. He was a kind man with a BIG heart. My condolences to Mary and all the kids and grandkids. You are all in our prayers. May the Peace of Christ which surpasses all understanding be with each one of you. God Bless K.J., may he rest in peace.
With much love and respect,
Sean Madden and the Madden Family.

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