Douglas Ahern, 66, of Beach Park Illinois, passed away November 21, 2011 at Vista East Medical Center, born September 7, 1945 in Waukegan, Illinois. He retired from Operators Engineers Local 150. Loved playing poker with longtime friends. Beloved husband of Antoinette Ahern of 38 years, loving father of Scott (Laura) Ward, Douglas W. (Shannon) Ahern, Brian"Bubba" D. Ahern and Stephen J. (Angela) Ahern, He loved his ten grandchildren, dear brother of Linda Smith, survived by many nieces and nephews, preceded in death by his parents Robert Leonard and Mary Ahern, one brother Robert L. Ahern,one sister Donna Lee Ahern. Visitation 10-1 pm Saturday at Marsh Funeral Home. Funeral Service 1 pm Saturday November 26, 2011 at Marsh Funeral Home. Burial Highland Memorial Park, Libertyville Illinois.