Kern, Donald
d. January 9, 2010
Donald A. Kern age 74, of Athens, IL passed away on January 8, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center.
Survived by Wife : Phyllis
Daughters : Brenda ( Rick)Harper of Petersburg
Valerie ( David) Kern-Lyons of Amboy Brother- William Dean Kern of Petersburg
Sister : Marlene Wegner of Petersburg Step-sister : Marilyn (Joe) Norris of Springfield Six Grandchildren : Kristin Conn, Keri and Kassie Harper Calista, Gerik and Claretta Kern-Lyons Six Great-grandchildren Several Nieces & Nephews
Mr. Kern was born June 8, 1935 in Springfield the son of William L. and Jeanette Council Kern.
Don married Phyllis Rust on December 1, 1957 at the Athens Christian Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Don was a member of the Athens Christian Church. Don retired after being a over the road trucker.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 10, 2010 at the Athens Christian Church from 3:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. and where funeral services will be held on Monday January 11, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. Family is being served by Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens.
Rev. Owen Englin officiating Burial will be at Joel Hall Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Athens Christian Church.
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Posted January 9th, 2010 at 11:39 am
I was shocked to hear about Don … death is hard enought but the “unexpected” is so very tragic. I will keep you in my prayers.
Posted January 9th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
I am so very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Please know that you are in my prayers.
Posted January 9th, 2010 at 8:19 pm
Dear David and Val,
I am so very sorry about the sudden and unexpected loss of your father. I wish I could make the trip tomorrow to express my sympathy in person but am not able to do so. I always had the feeling as you talked about your Mom and Dad just how close you are to them. I expect your special relationships with them makes the sudden loss of your father even more difficult. My prayer for you is that your sadness will soon be replaced by wonderful memories of times from the past.
Dear Calista, Gerik, and Claretta,
I am so sorry to hear about your Grandpa. I remember your Mother telling me about many fun times you had with him and Grandma. While I know you will miss him, remember that you will always have those good memories. No one can ever take those memories from you. Also know when you have those sad times you are never alone. God knows about your sadness and will care for you as your Mother and Father will do as well.
God blessings to all of you and to your Grandma too.
In my prayers, Marlene Hilliker
Posted January 10th, 2010 at 7:53 am
phyllis & family.
so sorry to hear of your loss. please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
the burzynski family
Posted January 10th, 2010 at 9:13 am
Phyllis and family–We were so sorry to hear that Don had passed away. Our hearts go out to you in sympathy and love. He was a wonderful guy and will be greatly missed. Love, Christy Hibbs and family
Posted January 11th, 2010 at 8:54 am
We are so sorry for the loss of Don. A few years ago while working for the PORTA school disctrict as a substitute bus driver, Don subbed for me while I was on maternity leave. He called me nearly every week and was so kind. The world will miss his kindness and generosity. Your family is in our prayers. Jen Canady and family.
Posted January 11th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Phyllis & Family
Wanted to pass on our sympathy to all of you! Don was a very kind man which the world could use a lot more of these days. He was number one in our family and always there when we called. He will be greatly missed as he moves on to do even more work for our Lord!!
Rick Allen and Family
Posted January 13th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
Dear Kern-Lyons Family: I was saddened to hear of the sudden and unexpected passing of your father. Thankfully you will be together again one day and that does help the sorrow now.