Edward Kern Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Edward Kern of Du Quoin, Illinois, who passed away on September 30, 2025 at the age of 74. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edward Kern to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid Edward farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Edward is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Kern and Mary Kern (Olejar); his brothers, Thomas Kern and Joseph Kern, Jr.; and his brother-in-law Wayne Ball.

He is survived by: his siblings, Mary Ann Ball of Cincinnati, Ohio, Rose Leza of Temple, Texas, Bernie Kern (Michelle) of Du Quoin and David Kern (Doris) of Du Quoin. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews; and a host of many extended family members and friends.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Sacred Heart Catholic Church for memorial masses to be offered in honor of Edward.