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Ellen Kern Obituary
passed away peacefully on Nov. 18, 2020 at Country Lawn Center in Navarre from complication of Alzheimer's.
A beautiful woman inside and out, she was preceded in death by her son, Timothy J. Kern and her sister, Diane Werden. She is survived by husband of 61 years, John B. (Jack) Kern of Jackson Twp; daughters, Beckie Kern of Indianapolis, Barbara (Steve) Gray of Massillon; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a great seamstress and enjoyed sewing for her family and friends.
Masks are required as well as social distancing. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Heitger Funeral Home - Jackson Chapel, 5850 Wales Ave. N.W., Massillon. Memorial service will follow beginning at 6:30 p.m. The service will be live streamed from our Facebook page. www.facebook.com/heitgerfuneralhome. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave Floor 17, Chicago, IL, 60601. The family would like to thank the staff at Country Lawn and Hospice for the kindness and special care they provided to Ellen over the years. Condolences to the family may be made at www.heitger.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ellen Kern
5 Entries
Dennie Lebo
November 28, 2023
I'm sorry Jack, Barb, and families.
My mother and several friends had alzheimers.
Katie
November 25, 2020
I had the privilege of being Ellen’s nurse for a little over two years. Although she was already non-verbal when I met her, she communicated with me through eye contact, holding my hand, smiling, and an occasional word or two. She was such a kind and gentle person and I will always remember her laugh, smile, and the gratitude in her eyes. Jack and Barb, I am so honored to have met all 3 of you, and I give you my deepest heartfelt sympathy. You both loved her so much and the way she lit up when she would see you always brought tears to my eyes. I hope to make it for her calling hours today.
Dan Sr and Jr Braucher
November 23, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
MARK & ELAINE PENTLAND
November 22, 2020
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY & CONDOLENCES TO THE KERN FAMILY. THOUGH THIS IS A SAD TIME, SMILE KNOWING MRS. KERN IS NOW IN A BETTER PLACE. YOU HAVE A NEW GUARDIAN ANGEL SMILING DOWN UPON YOU. SUCH A SWEET SOUL IN LIFE, ELLEN'S INFECTIOUS SMILE WILL SADLY BE MISSED. YOU ARE ALL IN OUR THOUGHTS & IN OUR PRAYERS.
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25
Calling hours
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Heitger Funeral Services - Jackson Chapel5850 Wales Avenue Northwest Jackson Township, Massillon, OH 44646
Nov
25
Memorial service
6:30 p.m.
Heitger Funeral Services - Jackson Chapel5850 Wales Avenue Northwest Jackson Township, Massillon, OH 44646
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