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Wanda Faye Kern

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Wanda Kern Obituary

WANDA FAYE KERN Wanda Faye Kern, 85, Paola, Kansas, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025, at her home. Private burial at Hillsdale Cemetery.  Condolences may be left at www.brucefuneralhome.com Wanda was born in Highfill, Arkansas, on November 5, 1940, to Woodrow Wilson and Evelyn Belle (Inscoe) Rone. She graduated from Paola High School.  On December 21, 1961, she married Alvin Kern. Wanda was a homemaker, devoted to raising her family.  Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Betty White, and brother Wayne Rone. She is survived by her husband Alvin, Paola, and sons Clinton Wade (Robin) Kern, Greeley, Kansas, and Shane (Kristie) Kern, Pleasanton, Kansas, and brother Vernon Rone Lane, Kansas. Nine Grandchildren and Seventeen Great-Grandchildren.

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Published by Miami County Republic from Nov. 20 to Nov. 26, 2025.

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Carrie Williamson

November 21, 2025

Wanda was my Sunday school teacher. She often babysat me as a young g child. She always had a big smile and laugh. I enjoyed seeing her over the years.She and Alvin were good friends to our family and offered a helping hand when needed.
My deepest condolences to Alvin, Clinton, and Shane.

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