A Mass of Christian Burial for beloved son, grandson and friend Kyle Richard Tierney, 7, of Stillwater, will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 31, 2008, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 611 S. Third St., in Stillwater.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, 2008, at Simonet Funeral Home, 6429 Osgood Ave. N., in Stillwater, and also one hour prior to the Mass at the church atrium.

Kyle was our real life angel. He gracefully took on the many challenges he faced after being diagnosed with a brain tumor and suffering a stroke. Kyle courageously fought for over 4 1/2 years. He had the kindest heart and fully enjoyed every day.

His sweet smile and that twinkle in his eye could charm anyone.

Kyle is survived by his parents, Rick and Kris Tierney; brother, Ryan; grandparents, Jim and Barb Tierney, and Bill and Pat Katzmark; great-grandmothers, Lorraine Schmidt and Florence Crowley; aunts and uncles, Tracie and Bart Murphy, Katie and Brian Lee of New Jersey, and Steve and fianc/ Janelle Erdman; cousins, Tyler, Molly and Brian Jr.; special cousin, Anna Brozak; and many other loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Special thank you to so many that have helped us through Kyle's Journey.

We could not have been as strong without the support of family, friends, and neighbors.

We are so grateful to the many doctors, nurses, therapists and other staff at Children's Hospital-St. Paul that embarked on this journey with us and made our stays and visits more comfortable and truly welcoming.

Everybody at Gillette Children's hospital that helped us to learn life wasn't over it would just be different and to truly enjoy every moment.

Thanks to all the therapists at Courage St. Croix that helped Kyle to make his last summer his strongest. Thank you to staff and friends at Stillwater ECSE and Anderson Elementary for making school so fulfilling and a wonderful oasis for Kyle. Good days for Kyle were the days he felt good enough to go to school. He loved to be with his classmates doing the activities kids do.

Thank you for making our hearts smile.

Interment will be held at St. Michael's Cemetery.

Memorials preferred to the Kyle Tierney Benefit Fund, USBANK to establish a memorial in Kyle's honor.

Simonet Funeral Home, 651-439-7770, is handling the arrangements. www.simonetfuneralhome.com