Elva L. Kerns's obituary , Passed away on November 23, 2025 in La Crescent, Minnesota

Elva L. Kerns

March 2, 1931 - November 23, 2025 (94 years old)

La Crescent, Minnesota

Elva L. Kerns's obituary , Passed away on November 23, 2025 in La Crescent, Minnesota

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Elva L. Kerns

March 2, 1931 - November 23, 2025 (94 years old)

La Crescent, Minnesota

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Elva L. Kerns Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Elva L. Kerns (La Crescent, Minnesota), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Elva left this world on November 23, 2025 at the age of 94, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elva L. Kerns to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ernest Papenfuss and Agnus Papenfuss (Gile); her husbands, Willie Erdmann and Donald Kerns; her in-laws, Herman, Theresa Erdmann, Angus and Iva Kerns (Riley); her sons-in-law, Wade Boldt and David Panek; and her in-laws, Daryl Papenfuss (Marianne), Arnold Papenfuss, Marjorie Erdmann (Herman), Robert Papenfuss and Mildred Selke (Arnold).

She is survived by: her children, Ernie Erdmann (Audrey), Joyce Bailey (Bill), Janice Goede (Doug), Cindy Panek, Shirley Hill (John) and Brenda Henderson (Mark); and her grandchildren, Willie Erdmann (Billie), Waylon Erdman (Shari), Holly Schams (Ben), Wyatt Erdmann (Andrea), Weston Erdmann (Erica), Jason Bailey (Tena), Scott Bailey (Tammy), Robert Bailey (Rachel), Kevin Boldt (Kelly), Bryan Boldt (Melissa), Shawn Boldt (Lindsay), Craig Boldt (Jolene), Cole Goede (Jenna), Bobbi Clark (Tim), Dillon Panek (Amber), Tanner Hill (Kelsie), Colton Hill (Amber), Calder Hill (Ashley), Jay Henderson (Jennifer), Shantay Tooley (Anthony), Clay Henderson (Kelly) and Tray (Celia).

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Nov 25

Visitation

Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services
111 S Oak St, La Crescent, MN 55947

Wed

Nov 26

Visitation

St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church
42705 Co Rd 12, Dakota, MN 55925

Wed

Nov 26

Funeral service

St. John's Lutheran Church
42705 Co Rd 12, Dakota, MN 55925

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