Mike Kerner

Mike Kerner

Mike Kerner Obituary

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Mike was born on September 9, 1951 and passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017. Mike was a resident of Arcola, Illinois at the time of passing. Mike graduated from Eastern Illinois University after playing baseball for four years as a third baseman and serving as captain of the team. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, November 30 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Arcola. Burial will follow in the Arcola Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at the Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola. Visitation at the Edwards Funeral Home from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on November 29, 2017. November 29, 2017 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Edwards Funeral Home 221 East Main Arcola, IL 61910 November 30, 2017 11:00 AM St. John's Catholic Church 205 South Locust St Arcola, IL 61910 Visitation at the Edwards Funeral Home from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on November 29, 2017. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to establish a scholarship with the Arcola Foundation in Mike's name, or to SBLHC Cancer Center.

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