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Phyllis Kern Obituary
Phyllis Kern
AMBOY, IL - Phyllis Kern, age 77, of Amboy, formerly of Athens, passed away on Wednesday June 10, 2015 at her home.
Phyllis is survived by one daughter, Valerie (David) Kern-Lyons of Amboy, IL; six grandchildren, Kristin Conn, Keri (Kyle) Howerton, Kassandra (Jesse Watts) Harper, Calista, Gerik, and Claretta Kern-Lyons; one brother, Robert (Joyce) Rust of Athens; eight great-grandchildren, Kobe Pratt, Tristan Conn, Logan Conn, Caydan Conn, Haevyn Votaw, Hudson Howerton, Mackenzie Harper, Riley Watts; and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald; parents, Eugene and Emma Rust, daughter, Brenda Harper; and a sister, Kathy Humphres.
Phyllis was born April 9, 1938, in Springfield, IL. She graduated from Athens High School in 1956.
She married Donald Allen Kern on December 1, 1957 at the Athens Christian Church.
Phyllis retired from the Menard County Housing Authority.
She was an active member of the Athens Christian Church and Grace Fellowship Church in Amboy.
Phyllis was known for her gift of encouragement and had begun a card ministry at Grace Fellowship Church. She also had a passion for her family and was known for her gift of wisdom within her family.
Visitation will be held at the Athens Christian Church, where friends may visit from 12:30 until time of funeral services there at 2:00 PM Sunday, June 14, 2015. Rev. Ken Gennicks and Rev. Brian McWethy will be officiating.
Burial will be held at Joel Hall Cemetery.
Memorials can be made to Athens Christian Church or Grace Fellowship Church.
On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.
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June 15, 2015
To The Kern Family - We are so sorry to hear of Phyllis's passing. She is a very special lady! We got to know her through church and she was an inspiration. We will treasure her memories and positive spirit. She is in a better place and with Don once again. Deepest sympathies. The Schmidgall's
Jay and Debbie Trott
June 14, 2015
Phyllis was always so pleasant and loving and such an encourager. She will be missed!!!!
Bob and Linda Meador
June 12, 2015
So very sorry for your loss of Phyllis. She was a wonderful and caring lady. We know she is at home with our Lord and her family who have gone before. We are so sorry we will be unable to attend her funeral; but our prayers will be with you all.
Robin Treseler (Giberson)
June 12, 2015
Valerie--thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Ray Giberson
June 12, 2015
My prayers are with you Valerie. Sorry for your loss.
Debbie Smith
June 12, 2015
So very sorry for your loss. Phyllis was always so kind and always had a smile on her face. She will be missed greatly.
Don Kern, Cathy Gullion, Phyllis Kern
Cathy Gullion
June 12, 2015
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