Service Details
Monday, June 26, 2017
Visitation: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m.
Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home
Interment will take place at the St. George Cemetery
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RACINE – Mrs. Esther R. Kiernan, 84, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Summit, WI on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 with her children by her side.
She was born in Racine on April 12, 1933, the daughter of the late John and Helen (nee: DeMark) LaBrasca. She graduated from St. Catherine’s High School. On March 2, 1957 she married Thomas D. Kiernan at Sacred Heart Church. He preceded her in death on October 2, 1991.
Earlier in her life, Mrs. Kiernan worked at Racine Hydraulics. After years of raising her family she went back to work for Hallmark as manager of the card department at Shopko.
Mrs. Kiernan was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Church. She was also an avid Packers fan and season ticket holder with her husband for many years. Mrs. Kiernan treasured the time spent with her family and friends; especially her longtime high school girlfriends in “Club.”
She is survived by her son, Brian (Christine) Kiernan of Milwaukee; her daughter, Colleen (Paul) Taubner of Delafield; her grandchildren, Shane, Eric, Caitlynn, Ali, Meggi and Dani; her great grandchildren, Janessa, Layla, Naomi; her brothers, Roger (Cheryl) LaBrasca of Iowa and John (Ellen) LaBrasca of Racine; sister-in-law, Agnes LaBrasca of Mount Pleasant; brothers-in-law, Patrick (Ann) Kiernan of Florida, Robert Kiernan of Texas; as well many nieces, nephews and couisns. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Kiernan was preceded in death by her grandson, Sammy Kiernan; her brother, Peter LaBrasca and sister-in-law, Connie Kiernan.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday, June 26, 2017 for a visitation from 10-11 a.m. A service remembering and celebrating her life will follow at 11:00 a.m. Her interment will take place at St. George Cemetery in Kenosha following the service at the funeral home. The family has suggested memorials to St. Catherine’s High School.
The Kiernan family extends a heartfelt thank you to the Chateau Group Home in Pewaukee for loving attention and care she received while residing at their facility.
Paul & Debbie Dettmann says
Colleen . so sorry to hear the news of your mom. I’m sure there’s some hard days to come. Thoughts and prayers go to you. Paul and your family.
JoAnn Otto Vickroy says
Esther and Tom, along with the Papps and Beckers, influenced so many kids lives back in the 70’s when they ran the teen youth group for St. Edwards. Brian and Colleen, while you were growing up-we were as well. Your mom was a special person and I’m thankful to have known her.
Joy McQueen says
Dear Esther has been a friend since 6th grade at Sacred Heart School. I just phoned to talk with her and am in shock to hear the news. We remained friends since then and shared many wonderful childhood memories as well as friendship through high school and our adult years. Along with her many friends and family, I loved her dearly.
Debbie Kidd says
Sorry for your loss. I wish I could of been there for the family. Love Debbie (Sammy) C.A Nurse who love him