Norma Jean Kerns Obituary
In loving memory of Norma Jean Kerns of South Bend, Indiana, who departed this world on August 2, 2025 at the age of 86. Norma leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Norma departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Norma may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Norma leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Herman Kerns and Mildred Kerns (Justus); her brother Harold Kerns; and her boyfriend David Wolfe. She is survived by: her niece Della Ann Elkins (Rick); and her great-nephews, Richard Elkins (Rosemary) and Michael Elkins (Sastha). She is also survived by many great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews.