Gloria Jean Kern's obituary , Passed away on April 17, 2026 in Billings, Montana

Gloria Jean Kern

March 31, 1937 - April 17, 2026 (89 years old)

Billings, Montana

Gloria Jean Kern's obituary , Passed away on April 17, 2026 in Billings, Montana

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Gloria Jean Kern

March 31, 1937 - April 17, 2026 (89 years old)

Billings, Montana

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Gloria Jean Kern Obituary

We bid farewell to Gloria Jean Kern (Billings, Montana), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 17, 2026 at the age of 89. Gloria touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gloria Jean Kern to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Schneider and Agnes Schneider (Schaak); her husband Robert Kern; her siblings, Henry, Kenny Schneider and Marjorie Schneider; her son Bobby Kern; and her great grandchild Cayson Williams.

She is survived by: her children, Cyndi Johnson (Keith) of Billings, Sandy Fink (Bill) of Sidney, Brenda Sudduth of Billings and Valerie Gilbertson (Paul) of Lockwood; her grandchildren, Chris Guzman, Brandon Guzman, Tiffany Cluchie (Brent), Skyla Williams (Chad), Levi Papka (Melissa), Kimberly Kern, Jamie Christian (Kaelen), Brandi Kern, Darah McBride (Curtis), David Simmons, Cody Sudduth, Erika Garza, Justin Hernandez (Jasmine), Josh Hernandez and Mark Gilbertson; her great grandchildren, Isaac, Ezra, Boston, Cody, Kayla, Kyle, Caden, Kinley, Harper, Alexia, Lane, Korah (Worm), Isabella, Amasa, Anthony, Jaxon, Tomarah, Rory, Leila, Zaiden, Azalea, Donovan, Jaden, Kalia, Alannah, Addison, Jason, Avery, Lucy and Evie; her great great grandchildren, Braxson and Everly; her sisters, Connie Valdez and Patsy Hooper (Louie); and her siblings-in-law, Gayle Schneider, Darlene Keller and Harvey Kern (Helen). She is also survived by her daughters, matching vests for her son, and western shirts for her husband.

If anyone wishes to gift or donate, donations can be made in Gloria Kern's memory to Mount Olive Lutheran School, 2336 St. Johns Ave, Billings, MT 59102.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Downtown Funeral Chapel



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Fri

Apr 24

Visitation

Smith Downtown Chapel
925 S 27th St, Billings, MT 59101

Sat

Apr 25

Memorial service

Mount Olive Lutheran Church
2336 St Johns Ave, Billings, MT 59102

Sat

Apr 25

Reception

Mount Olive Lutheran Church
2336 St Johns Ave, Billings, MT 59102

Sat

Apr 25

Committal service

Fairview Cemetery
569 Cemetery Rd, Hardin, MT 59034

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