Bert Francis "Bertie" McKern1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 29, 1889, d. April 7, 1983
FatherPerry Theodore McKern1,2,6,3 b. April 29, 1853, d. September 24, 1920
MotherCarrie Catherine VanDoren1,2,6,3 b. May 10, 1858, d. January 21, 1933
     Bert Francis "Bertie" McKern was buried at Main Station Cemetery (also known as Fairview Cemetery), Maine, Appanoose Co., Iowa.4 His Social Security Number was 485-42-8073.7 He was born on September 29, 1889 at Appanoose Co., Iowa; His WWI Draft Registration card and the 1900 Census have a birth year of 1891.3,7,5 He married Grace Lucille Clark on February 21, 1914 at Darbyville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.3,8 Bert Francis "Bertie" McKern died on April 7, 1983 at Iowa at age 93.7,9

Census Records

1900Dwelling 166, District 14, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa2
1910Dwelling 31, District 17, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa6
1920Dwelling 28, District 20, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa10
1930Dwelling 31, District 10, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa11
1940Dwelling 104, District 4-11, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa12

Occupation

1920Farmer10
1930Farmer11
1940Farmer12

Family

Grace Lucille Clark b. April 11, 1894, d. March 30, 1987
Marriage*Bert Francis "Bertie" McKern married Grace Lucille Clark on February 21, 1914 at Darbyville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.3,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Carrie Catherine Van Dorin obituary in an unknown edition.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  4. [S7055] Main Station Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Grace Lucille McKern obituary in an unknown edition.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Carl McKern obituary in the Apr 6, 1944 edition.
  14. [S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Chester Paul McKern obituary in the Jul 18, 2002 edition.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Edward "Eddie" McKern1,2

M, b. June 22, 1878, d. November 22, 1885
FatherPerry Theodore McKern1 b. April 29, 1853, d. September 24, 1920
MotherCarrie Catherine VanDoren1 b. May 10, 1858, d. January 21, 1933
     Edward "Eddie" McKern was buried at Salem-United Brethren Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.2 He was born on June 22, 1878 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.2 He died on November 22, 1885 at Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 7.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 83, District 18, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa1

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7054] Salem-United Brethren Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Frederick S. "Freddie" "Fred" McKern1,2,3

M, b. May 29, 1879, d. January 15, 1921
FatherPerry Theodore McKern1,2 b. April 29, 1853, d. September 24, 1920
MotherCarrie Catherine VanDoren1,2 b. May 10, 1858, d. January 21, 1933
     Frederick S. "Freddie" "Fred" McKern was buried at Salem-United Brethren Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.3 He married Grace Noah.4 Frederick S. "Freddie" "Fred" McKern was born on May 29, 1879 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.2 He died on January 15, 1921 at Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 41.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 83, District 18, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa1
1900Dwelling 166, District 14, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa2
1920Dwelling 23, District 20, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa4

Occupation

1879IowaFarm laborer2,3
1920Farmer4

Family

Grace Noah b. March 9, 1876, d. July 17, 1921
Marriage*Frederick S. "Freddie" "Fred" McKern married Grace Noah.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S7054] Salem-United Brethren Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  6. [S7053] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967.
  7. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.

Lenna/Lena Gertrude McKern1,2,3

F, b. March 22, 1885, d. 1951
FatherPerry Theodore McKern4,1,2,5 b. April 29, 1853, d. September 24, 1920
MotherCarrie Catherine VanDoren4,1,2,5 b. May 10, 1858, d. January 21, 1933
     Her married name was Hill.5 Her married name was Stokes.1 Lenna/Lena Gertrude McKern was buried at Salem-United Brethren Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.6 Her Social Security Number was 552-18-7446.5 She married Unknown Hill.5,6 Lenna/Lena Gertrude McKern married Unknown Stokes.1 Lenna/Lena Gertrude McKern was born on March 22, 1885 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.1,5 As of October 26, 1902,her married name was Best.1 She married Jesse Perl/Pearl Best on October 26, 1902 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.1 Lenna/Lena Gertrude McKern married Ed Wailes on August 8, 1925 at Albia, Monroe Co., Iowa.1 As of August 8, 1925,her married name was Wailes.1 Lenna/Lena Gertrude McKern died in 1951 at Iowa.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 166, District 14, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa4
1910Dwelling 210, District 28, Walnut, Appanoose Co., Iowa7
1920Dwelling 313, District 39, Towanda, Butler Co., Kansas8
1930Dwelling 108, District 21, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa9
1940Dwelling 20, District 63-15A, Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., Kansas10

Occupation

1930Family housekeeper9

Family 1

Unknown Hill
Marriage*Lenna/Lena Gertrude McKern married Unknown Hill.5,6 

Family 2

Unknown Stokes
Marriage*Lenna/Lena Gertrude McKern married Unknown Stokes.1 

Family 3

Jesse Perl/Pearl Best b. June 27, 1880, d. 1954
Marriage*Lenna/Lena Gertrude McKern married Jesse Perl/Pearl Best on October 26, 1902 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.1 
Children

Family 4

Ed Wailes b. April 26, 1874, d. October 5, 1940
Marriage*Lenna/Lena Gertrude McKern married Ed Wailes on August 8, 1925 at Albia, Monroe Co., Iowa.1 

Citations

  1. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Carrie Catherine Van Dorin obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S7054] Salem-United Brethren Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S6383] Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969, online https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/
  12. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Roma Madge Best obituary in the Jul 15, 1926 edition.
  13. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Glada Best Hazard obituary in the Aug 2, 1934 edition.

Grace Lucille Clark1,2

F, b. April 11, 1894, d. March 30, 1987
     Grace Lucille Clark was buried at Main Station Cemetery (also known as Fairview Cemetery), Maine, Appanoose Co., Iowa.3,2 She Grace Lucille McKern, 92, of Centerville, died March 30, 1987, at Bloomfield Care Center in Bloomfield. She was born April 11, 1894, in Iowa to John and Laura Hume Clark. She taught school for many years and was a member of the Dale Church, Centerville. She married Bert McKern on Feb. 22, 1914. He died April 7, 1983. She was preceded in death by her husband; two sons, Clark on Jan. 23, 1987, and Carl. She is survived by a son, Chester P. of Charlotte, N.C; six grandchildren; and a sister, Myra Tilson of Vancouver, Wash. The service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Duley Funeral Home in Centerville, the Rev. Gerald Campbell officiating. Burial will be in Main Station Cemetery.2 She was born on April 11, 1894 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.1,2 As of February 21, 1914,her married name was McKern.1 She married Bert Francis "Bertie" McKern, son of Perry Theodore McKern and Carrie Catherine VanDoren, on February 21, 1914 at Darbyville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1,4 Grace Lucille Clark died on March 30, 1987 at Bloomfield, Davis Co., Iowa, at age 92.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 28, District 20, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa5
1930Dwelling 31, District 10, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa6
1940Dwelling 104, District 4-11, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa7

Family

Bert Francis "Bertie" McKern b. September 29, 1889, d. April 7, 1983
Marriage*Grace Lucille Clark married Bert Francis "Bertie" McKern, son of Perry Theodore McKern and Carrie Catherine VanDoren, on February 21, 1914 at Darbyville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Grace Lucille McKern obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S7055] Main Station Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Carl McKern obituary in the Apr 6, 1944 edition.
  9. [S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Chester Paul McKern obituary in the Jul 18, 2002 edition.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Grace Noah1,2

F, b. March 9, 1876, d. July 17, 1921
     Grace Noah was buried at Salem-United Brethren Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.3 Her married name was McKern.4 She married Frederick S. "Freddie" "Fred" McKern, son of Perry Theodore McKern and Carrie Catherine VanDoren.4 Grace Noah was born on March 9, 1876 at Iowa.4,3 She died on July 17, 1921 at Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 45.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 23, District 20, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa4

Family

Frederick S. "Freddie" "Fred" McKern b. May 29, 1879, d. January 15, 1921
Marriage*Grace Noah married Frederick S. "Freddie" "Fred" McKern, son of Perry Theodore McKern and Carrie Catherine VanDoren.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  2. [S7053] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967.
  3. [S7054] Salem-United Brethren Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.

Florence Lorraine McKern1,2,3,4

F, b. September 1, 1906, d. September 22, 1936
FatherFrederick S. "Freddie" "Fred" McKern1,2,4 b. May 29, 1879, d. January 15, 1921
MotherGrace Noah1,2 b. March 9, 1876, d. July 17, 1921
     Florence Lorraine McKern was buried at Lewis Township Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.4 She was born on September 1, 1906 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.2 As of October 5, 1922,her married name was Housley.3 She married Guy Housley on October 5, 1922 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.3,4 Florence Lorraine McKern died on September 22, 1936 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa, at age 30.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 23, District 20, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa1
1930Dwelling 7, District 3, Creston, Union Co., Iowa5

Family

Guy Housley b. December 5, 1899, d. May 30, 1972
Marriage*Florence Lorraine McKern married Guy Housley on October 5, 1922 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.3,4 
Child
  • Floyd Housley5

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  3. [S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
  4. [S7053] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Robert Raleigh McKern1,2,3,4

M, b. January 26, 1908, d. October 15, 1972
FatherFrederick S. "Freddie" "Fred" McKern5,2 b. May 29, 1879, d. January 15, 1921
MotherGrace Noah5,2 b. March 9, 1876, d. July 17, 1921
     Robert Raleigh McKern was buried at Roseville Public Cemetery District, 421 Berry Street, Roseville, Placer Co., California.3 His Social Security Number was 478-18-6740.6 He was born on January 26, 1908 at Iconium, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1,6,2 He married Ruth Helen Bray on September 29, 1934 at Mystic, Appanoose Co., Iowa.2,4 Robert Raleigh McKern died on October 15, 1972 at San Francisco Co., California, at age 64.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 23, District 20, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa5
1940Dwelling 183, District 58-11, Marysville, Yuba Co., California7

Occupation

1940Ranch laborer7

Family

Ruth Helen Bray b. October 21, 1901, d. March 28, 1988
Marriage*Robert Raleigh McKern married Ruth Helen Bray on September 29, 1934 at Mystic, Appanoose Co., Iowa.2,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  2. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  3. [S5255] Roseville Public Cemetery District, Placer Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S7084] Press-Tribune, The, From the Ruth Helen McKern obituary in the Mar 29, 1988 edition.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Flossie Elizabeth McKern1,2

F, b. October 28, 1911, d. August 8, 1933
FatherFrederick S. "Freddie" "Fred" McKern3,1,2 b. May 29, 1879, d. January 15, 1921
MotherGrace Noah3,1,2 b. March 9, 1876, d. July 17, 1921
     Flossie Elizabeth McKern was buried at Graceland Cemetery, 1844 Cherry Street Road, Creston, Union Co., Iowa.4,2 She was born on October 28, 1911 at Iconium, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1,2 As of August 17, 1930,her married name was Showers.1 She married Alfred Lloyd Showers on August 17, 1930 at Iowa.1,2 Flossie Elizabeth McKern died on August 8, 1933 at Creston, Union Co., Iowa, at age 21.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 23, District 20, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa3
1930Dwelling 160, District 1, Creston, Union Co., Iowa5

Occupation

1930Laundress5

Family

Alfred Lloyd Showers b. January 25, 1909, d. January 3, 1984
Marriage*Flossie Elizabeth McKern married Alfred Lloyd Showers on August 17, 1930 at Iowa.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  2. [S7053] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S7085] Graceland Cemetery, Union Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Virgil E. McKern1,2

M, b. January 18, 1915, d. October 19, 1923
FatherFrederick S. "Freddie" "Fred" McKern1 b. May 29, 1879, d. January 15, 1921
MotherGrace Noah1 b. March 9, 1876, d. July 17, 1921
     Virgil E. McKern was buried at Moravia Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.2 He was born on January 18, 1915 at Iowa.2 He died on October 19, 1923 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa, at age 8.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 23, District 20, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa1

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7053] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967.

Fred V. McKern1

M, b. circa 1917
FatherFrederick S. "Freddie" "Fred" McKern1 b. May 29, 1879, d. January 15, 1921
MotherGrace Noah1 b. March 9, 1876, d. July 17, 1921
     Fred V. McKern was born circa 1917 at Iowa.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 23, District 20, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa1

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Myrtle McKern1,2,3

F, b. September 12, 1881, d. March 2, 1885
FatherPerry Theodore McKern1 b. April 29, 1853, d. September 24, 1920
MotherCarrie Catherine VanDoren1 b. May 10, 1858, d. January 21, 1933
     Myrtle McKern was buried at Salem-United Brethren Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.2,3 She was born on September 12, 1881 at Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1 She died on March 2, 1885 at Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 3.3

Citations

  1. [S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  2. [S7054] Salem-United Brethren Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S5949] FamilySearch, Iowa, Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990.

Zelma Josephine Kaster1,2,3,4

F, b. July 11, 1896, d. March 2, 1932
     Zelma Josephine Kaster was buried at Salem-United Brethren Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.2,4 She was born on July 11, 1896 at Monroe Co., Iowa; Her obituary has a birth year of 1894.1,2,4 As of February 1, 1913,her married name was McKern. She married John Clyde McKern, son of Perry Theodore McKern and Carrie Catherine VanDoren, on February 1, 1913 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1,3,4 Zelma Josephine Kaster died on March 2, 1932 at Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 35.2,4 She Zelma Josephine Kaster, daughter of James and Henrietta Kaster, was born July 11, 1894, and died at her home March 2, 1932, at the of of 37 years, 7 months and 21 days. She was orphaned by the loss of her mother when but a small child and was raised by an aunt, Rosa Foster, who also preceded her in death nineteen years ago. She spent one year of her life as a teacher in the public schools having taught at Darby which was at that time large enough for a two room school. She was united in marriage with Clyde McKern on February 1, 1913, and to this union were born ten children: Mrs. Ava Foster of this city, Arthur, Leah, Sylvia Pearl, Jack, Hazel, Jaquetta and Josephine, twins, and baby Lynn Hoyt, only four weeks old, at home. An infant, Edna Marie, died in infancy. Besides her husband and children she leaves to mourn her passing, her father; one brother, Rufus; one granddaughter, Fern Roberta Foster; her mother, five brothers and two sisters having gone on before. She was a good woman, a devoted wife and a loving mother. Her home was her kingdom. Funeral services were conducted from the Christian church in Moravia, Thursday, March 3, at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. J. W. Zerbe officiating, with Rev. Robert Seath assisting. Interment was made in the Salem cemetery. on March 10, 1932.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 60, District 31, Walnut, Appanoose Co., Iowa5
1930Dwelling 93, District 30, Walnut, Appanoose Co., Iowa6

Family

John Clyde McKern b. July 27, 1888, d. June 13, 1976
Marriage*Zelma Josephine Kaster married John Clyde McKern, son of Perry Theodore McKern and Carrie Catherine VanDoren, on February 1, 1913 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
  2. [S7054] Salem-United Brethren Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the John Clyde McKern obituary in the Jun 17, 1976 edition.
  4. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Zelma Josephine Kaster McKern obituary in the Mar 10, 1932 edition.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  8. [S7091] Ad Express & Daily Iowegian, From the Pearl Lamantia obituary in the Jan 16, 2007 edition.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S5949] FamilySearch, Iowa, Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990.
  11. [S7091] Ad Express & Daily Iowegian, From the Hazel Vernal Bethell obituary in the Dec 21, 2006 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Jackie Morrison obituary in an unknown edition.

Ava Cary McKern1,2

F, b. November 20, 1913, d. May 29, 2008
FatherJohn Clyde McKern1,3,2,4,5,6 b. July 27, 1888, d. June 13, 1976
MotherZelma Josephine Kaster1,3,2,4,5,6 b. July 11, 1896, d. March 2, 1932
     Ava Cary McKern was buried at Main Station Cemetery (also known as Fairview Cemetery), Maine, Appanoose Co., Iowa.7 She was born on November 20, 1913 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.2,7,8 As of September 19, 1931,her married name was Foster.2 She married Robert Ivan Foster on September 19, 1931 at Mystic, Appanoose Co., Iowa.2 Ava Cary McKern died on May 29, 2008 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa, at age 94.7,8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 60, District 31, Walnut, Appanoose Co., Iowa1
1930Dwelling 93, District 30, Walnut, Appanoose Co., Iowa3
1940Dwelling 33, District 4-23, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa9

Family

Robert Ivan Foster b. August 6, 1909, d. February, 1986
Marriage*Ava Cary McKern married Robert Ivan Foster on September 19, 1931 at Mystic, Appanoose Co., Iowa.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the John Clyde McKern obituary in the Jun 17, 1976 edition.
  5. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Zelma Josephine Kaster McKern obituary in the Mar 10, 1932 edition.
  6. [S7091] Ad Express & Daily Iowegian, From the Pearl Lamantia obituary in the Jan 16, 2007 edition.
  7. [S7055] Main Station Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Arthur Clyde "Bud" McKern1,2,3,4

M, b. April 12, 1916, d. May 24, 1988
FatherJohn Clyde McKern1,5,2,6,7,8 b. July 27, 1888, d. June 13, 1976
MotherZelma Josephine Kaster1,5,2,6,7,8 b. July 11, 1896, d. March 2, 1932
     His Social Security Number was 479-18-2523.2 Arthur Clyde "Bud" McKern was born on April 12, 1916 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.2,9,3 He married Mary Kathleen Connolly on November 8, 1941 at Princeton, Mercer Co., Missouri.10,4 Arthur Clyde "Bud" McKern died on May 24, 1988 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 72.2,9,4 He AMES, IA. - Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Stevens Memorial Chapel for Arthur "Bud" McKern, 72, of Ames, who died of emphysema Tuesday at Veterans Administration Medical Center in Des Moines. Burial will be in Ames Municipal Cemetery. Mr. McKern was born in Appanoose County and lived in Ames for 52 years. He retired in 1969 from the Ames Fire Department and formerly worked at the Gilchrist Hatchery. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion. Surviving are his wife, Mary Connolly; two daughters, Susie Halling of Dows and Kathi McKern of Portland, Ore; two sons, Mike of Chesaning, Mich., and Dave of Ames; six sisters, Ava Foster, Pearl Lamantia and Hazel Bethell, all of Centerville, Leah Ervin of East Moline, Ill., Josephine Kennis of Bettendorf and Jacquetta Morrison of Montezuma; and 10 grandchildren. Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral chapel, where the family will greet friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on May 26, 1988.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 60, District 31, Walnut, Appanoose Co., Iowa1
1930Dwelling 93, District 30, Walnut, Appanoose Co., Iowa5

Family

Mary Kathleen Connolly b. April 24, 1918, d. October 26, 1997
Marriage*Arthur Clyde "Bud" McKern married Mary Kathleen Connolly on November 8, 1941 at Princeton, Mercer Co., Missouri.10,4 
Children
  • Mike McKern11,4
  • Dave McKern11,4
  • Susie McKern11,4
  • Kate "Kathi" McKern11,4

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5641] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, World War II Bonus Case Files, 1947-1954.
  4. [S1537] Des Moines Register, From the Arthur McKern obituary in the May 26, 1988 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the John Clyde McKern obituary in the Jun 17, 1976 edition.
  7. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Zelma Josephine Kaster McKern obituary in the Mar 10, 1932 edition.
  8. [S7091] Ad Express & Daily Iowegian, From the Pearl Lamantia obituary in the Jan 16, 2007 edition.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  10. [S7088] Armstrong Martin Genealogy, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/16605362/person/28021080863/facts?ssrc=
  11. [S1537] Des Moines Register, From the Mary Kathleen Connolly McKern obituary in the Oct 28, 1997 edition.

Leah Leola McKern1,2,3,4

F, b. November 18, 1919, d. June 13, 1989
FatherJohn Clyde McKern1,5,2,6,3,7 b. July 27, 1888, d. June 13, 1976
MotherZelma Josephine Kaster1,5,2,6,3,7 b. July 11, 1896, d. March 2, 1932
     Leah Leola McKern was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., Iowa.8,9 Her Social Security Number was 482-14-9762.3 She was born on November 18, 1919 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.10,8 As of April 10, 1943,her married name was Ervin.4 She married Roy Clifton Ervin on April 10, 1943 at Unionville, Putnam Co., Missouri.4,9 Leah Leola McKern died on June 13, 1989 at Illinois at age 69.3,8 She SILVIS - Services for Leah L. Ervin, 69, formerly of Silvis, will be 8 p.m. today at Schroder Mortuary. Burial will be 1 p.m. Friday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Cincinnati, Iowa. Visitation is 2-4 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. today. Mrs. Ervin died Tuesday at East Moline Care Center. Leah McKern married Roy Ervin in 1943 in Unionville, Mo. He died in 1969. She was a member of the Whole Truth Tabernacle, Silvis. A memorial fund will be established. Survivors include a daughter, JoDell Ervin, East Moline; a son, Thomas, Colona, Ill; five grand children; sisters, Josephine Kennis, Bettendorf; Ava Foster, S. Pearl Lamantia and Hazel Bethel, all of Centerville, Iowa; and Joequetta Morrison, Montezuma, Iowa; and a brother, Hoyt McKern. on June 15, 1989.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 60, District 31, Walnut, Appanoose Co., Iowa1
1930Dwelling 93, District 30, Walnut, Appanoose Co., Iowa5

Family

Roy Clifton Ervin b. October 11, 1915, d. November 4, 1969
Marriage*Leah Leola McKern married Roy Clifton Ervin on April 10, 1943 at Unionville, Putnam Co., Missouri.4,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the John Clyde McKern obituary in the Jun 17, 1976 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S4438] Quad-City Times, The, From the Roy Clifton Ervin obituary in the Nov 5, 1969 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Zelma Josephine Kaster McKern obituary in the Mar 10, 1932 edition.
  7. [S7091] Ad Express & Daily Iowegian, From the Pearl Lamantia obituary in the Jan 16, 2007 edition.
  8. [S7089] Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  9. [S4438] Quad-City Times, The, From the Leah L. Ervin obituary in the Jun 15, 1989 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Jodell Ervin obituary in the Feb 16, 2012 edition.

Sylvia Pearl McKern1,2,3,4,5

F, b. January 1, 1922, d. January 13, 2007
FatherJohn Clyde McKern1,2,3,4,6,5 b. July 27, 1888, d. June 13, 1976
MotherZelma Josephine Kaster1,2,3,4,6,5 b. July 11, 1896, d. March 2, 1932
     Her Social Security Number was 561-32-5445.4 Her married name was Shelton.4 Her married name was Lamantia.2 Sylvia Pearl McKern married Unknown Lamantia.2 Sylvia Pearl McKern married Unknown Shelton.4 Sylvia Pearl McKern was born on January 1, 1922 at Plano, Appanoose Co., Iowa.4,6 As of November 13, 1940,her married name was Lord.5 She married John Charles Vinton Lord on November 13, 1940 at Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa.5 Sylvia Pearl McKern died on January 13, 2007 at Iowa at age 85.4,6 She Pearl Lamantia died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007, following a short illness. She was born in Plano on Jan. 1, 1922 to John Clyde McKern and Zelma Kaster McKern. She attended country schools in Appanoose County and graduated from Moravia High School in 1940. She was a local business owner in Centerville for many years. She first owned the Midway Inn Grill and later owned and operated Pearl's Tavern for over 30 years, retiring in 1992. She is survived by one daughter, Anita Holmes of Steamboat Springs, Colo; a granddaughter, Katherine Holmes, of Steamboat Springs, Colo; three sisters Ava Foster of Ottumwa, Josephine Kennis of Bettendorf, and Jackie Morrison of Montezuma. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Leah Ervin, Hazel Bethell, and Edna Mae McKern; three brothers, Bud, Jack, and Lynn Hoyt McKern; and her grandson Andrew Holmes. At her request, her body was donated to the University of Iowa School of Medicine. A memorial service will be held today, Tuesday, at 1 p.m. at the Lange Funeral Home. on January 16, 2007.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 93, District 30, Walnut, Appanoose Co., Iowa1

Family 1

Unknown Shelton
Marriage*Sylvia Pearl McKern married Unknown Shelton.4 

Family 2

Unknown Lamantia
Marriage*Sylvia Pearl McKern married Unknown Lamantia.2 

Family 3

John Charles Vinton Lord b. May 17, 1916, d. September 12, 1964
Marriage*Sylvia Pearl McKern married John Charles Vinton Lord on November 13, 1940 at Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa.5 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the John Clyde McKern obituary in the Jun 17, 1976 edition.
  3. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Zelma Josephine Kaster McKern obituary in the Mar 10, 1932 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  6. [S7091] Ad Express & Daily Iowegian, From the Pearl Lamantia obituary in the Jan 16, 2007 edition.

Jack L. McKern1,2,3,4

M, b. September 20, 1925, d. July 19, 1974
FatherJohn Clyde McKern1,5,6,7,4 b. July 27, 1888, d. June 13, 1976
MotherZelma Josephine Kaster1,6,7 b. July 11, 1896, d. March 2, 1932
     Jack L. McKern was buried at Main Station Cemetery (also known as Fairview Cemetery), Maine, Appanoose Co., Iowa.2,4 He was born on September 20, 1925 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.2,4 He married Maxine Louise Quick on August 12, 1945 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.3,4 Jack L. McKern died on July 19, 1974 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., Iowa, at age 48.2,3,4 He Services for Jack L. McKern, 48, of 803 27th St., Bettendorf, will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Church of the Nazarene, Bettendorf. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Moravia, Iowa. Visitation is 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday at McGinnis Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Mr. McKern died Friday at St. Luke's Hospital after a one week illness. He was employed at Oscar Mayer Co., Davenport. Mr. McKern was born in Appanoose County, Iowa. He married Maxine Quick in 1945 at Centersville, Iowa. He was a veteren of World War II. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. William (Terri) Branson, and a son, Charles, both of Bettendorf; one grandson; his father, Clyde J. McKern, Centersville; sisters, Mrs. Robert Foster, Moravia; Mrs. Fred Kennis, Bettendorf; Mrs. Pearl Lamantia and Mrs. Hazel Bethel, both of Cemterville; Mrs. Richard Morrison, Montezuma, Iowa, and Mrs. Leah Ervin, Silvis; and brothers, Hoyt and Arthur, Ames Iowa. on July 20, 1974.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 93, District 30, Walnut, Appanoose Co., Iowa1
1940Dwelling 79, District 4-11, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa5

Family

Maxine Louise Quick b. December 1, 1926, d. February 21, 2016
Marriage*Jack L. McKern married Maxine Louise Quick on August 12, 1945 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7055] Main Station Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S7056] Thomas Funeral Homes, online www.thomasfh.com, From the Maxine Louise McKern obituary.
  4. [S4438] Quad-City Times, The, From the Jack L. McKern obituary in the Jul 20, 1974 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Zelma Josephine Kaster McKern obituary in the Mar 10, 1932 edition.
  7. [S7091] Ad Express & Daily Iowegian, From the Pearl Lamantia obituary in the Jan 16, 2007 edition.

Hazel Vernal McKern1,2,3

F, b. February 29, 1928, d. November 17, 2006
FatherJohn Clyde McKern1,4,5,6,7,2,3 b. July 27, 1888, d. June 13, 1976
MotherZelma Josephine Kaster1,5,6,7,2,3 b. July 11, 1896, d. March 2, 1932
     Her Social Security Number was 480-26-6535.2 Hazel Vernal McKern was buried at Main Station Cemetery (also known as Fairview Cemetery), Maine, Appanoose Co., Iowa.3 Her married name was Hicks.3 She married John Donald Hicks.3 Hazel Vernal McKern was born on February 29, 1928 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.2,3 She and John Donald Hicks were divorced in 1952.3 As of April 27, 1956,her married name was Bethell.2 Hazel Vernal McKern married George William Bethell on April 27, 1956 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.3,8 Hazel Vernal McKern and George William Bethell were divorced on May 23, 1972 at Kalispell, Flathead Co., Montana.3,9 Hazel Vernal McKern died on November 17, 2006 at Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, at age 78.2,3 She Hazel Vernal Bethell left this world peacefully with dignity on Nov. 17, 2006 at the Denali Center in Fairbanks, Alaka, after a 16-year battle with cancer. Her daughter, Debra, and son-in-law, Pat, were at her side. She was born in Appanoose County on Leap Day 1928 to Clyde and Zelma McKern. She attended Shanghai and California country schools, Centerville Junior High and graduated from Centerville High School in 1946. She started babysitting and housecleaning at age 13. She worked at Howe's Ice Cream Bar evenings all through high school from 1942-1947, when she married her first husband, John D. Hicks. She worked at the dime store and Midway Inn Grill from 1947 until John re-enlisted in the Air Force in 1951 and they moved to Seattle. They divorced in 1952. They had one son, John Donald Hicks (Donny) born Jan. 23, 1948. After the divorce, Hazel and Donny lived in Seattle, Wash., with the E.C. Tiegs family whom Hazel worked for as a live-in housekeeper and nanny to the four Tiegs children and worked nights at the Drift Inn Bar. Hazel and Donny were beloved members of the Tiegs family and the Tiegs children kept in contact with Hazel throughout her life. Donny lost a long battle with kidney failure and preceded his mother in death on Christmas morning 1954. Hazel then married George W. Bethell in 1956. They had two children, George S. Bethell of Edgewood, Wash., and Debra Sue Reese of Fairbanks, Alaska. They lived in Seattle, Wash., until 1969 when they returned to Centerville. They divorced in 1972. Hazel worked for her sister at Pearl's Tap, from 1969 until it sold in 1991. She cared for all she served. She retired and moved to Omak, Wash., to live on her daughter Debra's ranch from 1993 to 2001. She then moved to Paullup, Wash., to be near her son, George, as Debra and family moved to Alaska. Due to her health in 2006, she then moved to her daughter, Debra's home in Fairbanks, Alaska. She was preceded in death by her parents; son Donny; brothers, Jack McKern, Arthur (Bud) McKern and Lynn Hoyt McKern; sisters, Leah Ervin and Edna Mae McKern. She is survived by sisters, Ava Foster and Pearl Lamantia of Centerville, Jacquetta Morrison of Montezuma and Josephine Kennis of Bettendorf; and numerous nieces and nephews; son George S. Bethell; daughter Debra Reese and son-in-law Pat of Fairbanks, Alaska; grandsons Craven Reese of Port Orchard, Wash., and Ryan Reese of North Pole, Alaska, granddaughter Azlynn Reese of Fairbanks, Alaska and great-grandson Tyler Kelsh-Reese of Okanogan, Wash. Hazel loved to live and lived to love. Cremation and a family service was held in Fairbanks, Alaska. An Iowa family and friends service and interment will be at Fairview Cemetery, Moravia, to be announced Spring of 2007. on December 21, 2006.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 93, District 30, Walnut, Appanoose Co., Iowa1
1940Dwelling 79, District 4-11, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa4

Family 1

John Donald Hicks b. December 22, 1926, d. July 6, 1996
Marriage*Hazel Vernal McKern married John Donald Hicks.3 
Divorce* Hazel Vernal McKern and John Donald Hicks were divorced in 1952.3 
Child

Family 2

George William Bethell b. March 5, 1932, d. March 4, 2002
Marriage*Hazel Vernal McKern married George William Bethell on April 27, 1956 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.3,8 
Divorce* Hazel Vernal McKern and George William Bethell were divorced on May 23, 1972 at Kalispell, Flathead Co., Montana.3,9 
Children
  • George S. Bethell3
  • Debra Sue Bethell3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S7091] Ad Express & Daily Iowegian, From the Hazel Vernal Bethell obituary in the Dec 21, 2006 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the John Clyde McKern obituary in the Jun 17, 1976 edition.
  6. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Zelma Josephine Kaster McKern obituary in the Mar 10, 1932 edition.
  7. [S7091] Ad Express & Daily Iowegian, From the Pearl Lamantia obituary in the Jan 16, 2007 edition.
  8. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  9. [S7003] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Divorce Records, 1943-1986.
  10. [S7055] Main Station Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Jacquetta Rose "Jackie" McKern1,2,3

F, b. July 2, 1930, d. September 20, 2013
FatherJohn Clyde McKern1,2,4,5,6 b. July 27, 1888, d. June 13, 1976
MotherZelma Josephine Kaster1,2,4,5,6 b. July 11, 1896, d. March 2, 1932
     Jacquetta Rose "Jackie" McKern Jackie Morrison age 83 of Montezuma passed away Friday at the GRMC in Grinnell, Iowa. Burial in the Jackson Township Cemetery in Montezuma, Iowa. Jacquetta Rose Morrison was the daughter of Clyde and Zelma Kaster McKern. She attended country grade school and graduated from Centerville High School in 1949. On June 7, 1949 she was married to Charles Morrison in Centerville. They were the parents of three children; Craig, Cindy and Christy. Following Charles' job with Hy-Vee, they purchased the Gambles Store in Montezuma in 1964. After selling the store in 1968, she went to work for Brownells, retiring after 23 years. They lived at Lake Ponderosa and Jackie loved "laklivn" and she enjoyed watching all sports, boating, golfing, bowling, cards, board games, and puzzles. Her greatest enjoyment was watching her grandchildren in high school and college athletics. Whether it was a physical injury or an injury that could be solved with her hug, Grandma was always there. She was a member of the Montezuma United Methodist Church, the Methodist Women, and the Brownells' Retiree Coffee Club.2 She was buried at Jackson Township Cemetery, Montezuma, Poweshiek Co., Iowa.2,7 She was born on July 2, 1930 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.1,7,8 As of June 7, 1949,her married name was Morrison.2 She married Charles Richard "Beanie" Morrison on June 7, 1949 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.2,3 Jacquetta Rose "Jackie" McKern died on September 20, 2013 at Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., Iowa, at age 83.2,7,8

Census Records

1940Dwelling 79, District 4-11, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa1

Family

Charles Richard "Beanie" Morrison b. September 28, 1929, d. August 18, 2006
Marriage*Jacquetta Rose "Jackie" McKern married Charles Richard "Beanie" Morrison on June 7, 1949 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.2,3 
Children
  • Craig Eugene Morrison2,3
  • Cindy Kay Morrison2,3
  • Christy May Morrison2,3

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Jackie Morrison obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Charles Morrison obituary in an unknown edition.
  4. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the John Clyde McKern obituary in the Jun 17, 1976 edition.
  5. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Zelma Josephine Kaster McKern obituary in the Mar 10, 1932 edition.
  6. [S7091] Ad Express & Daily Iowegian, From the Pearl Lamantia obituary in the Jan 16, 2007 edition.
  7. [S7057] Jackson Township Cemetery, Poweshiek Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Robert Ivan Foster1

M, b. August 6, 1909, d. February, 1986
     Robert Ivan Foster was buried at Main Station Cemetery, Maine, Appanoose Co., Iowa.2 His Social Security Number was 483-28-4761.3 He was born on August 6, 1909 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1,3 He married Ava Cary McKern, daughter of John Clyde McKern and Zelma Josephine Kaster, on September 19, 1931 at Mystic, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1 Robert Ivan Foster died in February, 1986 at Iowa at age 76.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 33, District 4-23, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa4

Occupation

1940Teacher4

Family

Ava Cary McKern b. November 20, 1913, d. May 29, 2008
Marriage*Robert Ivan Foster married Ava Cary McKern, daughter of John Clyde McKern and Zelma Josephine Kaster, on September 19, 1931 at Mystic, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  2. [S7055] Main Station Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Zelma Josephine Kaster McKern obituary in the Mar 10, 1932 edition.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Edna Marie McKern1,2

F, b. May 21, 1918, d. September 3, 1918
FatherJohn Clyde McKern1,2,3 b. July 27, 1888, d. June 13, 1976
MotherZelma Josephine Kaster1,2,3 b. July 11, 1896, d. March 2, 1932
     Edna Marie McKern was born on May 21, 1918 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.1 She died on September 3, 1918 at Walnut, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S5949] FamilySearch, Iowa, Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990.
  2. [S7058] Moravia Union, From the Zelma Josephine Kaster McKern obituary in the Mar 10, 1932 edition.
  3. [S7091] Ad Express & Daily Iowegian, From the Pearl Lamantia obituary in the Jan 16, 2007 edition.

Twyla Rose Foster1,2,3

F, b. May 18, 1935, d. April 1, 2001
FatherRobert Ivan Foster1,2,3 b. August 6, 1909, d. February, 1986
MotherAva Cary McKern1,2,3 b. November 20, 1913, d. May 29, 2008
     Twyla Rose Foster was buried at Main Station Cemetery (also known as Fairview Cemetery), Maine, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1 Her Social Security Number was 483-38-6995.4 Her married name was Clark.1 She married Almerrion Clark.1 Twyla Rose Foster was born on May 18, 1935 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.4,3,1 She died on April 1, 2001 at Iowa at age 65.4,1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 33, District 4-23, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa2

Family

Almerrion Clark
Marriage*Twyla Rose Foster married Almerrion Clark.1 

Citations

  1. [S7055] Main Station Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Maxine Louise Quick1,2

F, b. December 1, 1926, d. February 21, 2016
     Maxine Louise Quick was buried at Main Station Cemetery (also known as Fairview Cemetery), Maine, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1,3 She Maxine Louise McKern, age 89, of Winterset, Iowa and a former Centerville, Iowa resident, died Sunday, February 21, 2016, at Madison County Hospital in Winterset. She was born the daughter of Charles and Beulah (Boyer) Quick on December 01, 1926 in Centerville, Iowa. She graduated from the Centerville Community High School.On August 12, 1945, Maxine was united in marriage to Jack McKern in Centerville. She worked for many years for the Appanoose Community Care Services as a Home Health Aid and also was a Hospice Visitor. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Centerville. She was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, Jack McKern on July 19, 1974; her son, Charles McKern on April 30, 2001; and a sister, Rosemary Mikels.Maxine will be missed by: her daughter, Terri Branson and her husband, William of Winterset, Iowa; grandchildren, Scott Branson and his wife, Shalini of Winterset, Iowa and Carrie Burgett and her husband, Chris of Winterset, Iowa; along with many nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be held at 11 am, Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at the Church of the Nazarene in Centerville, Iowa with Walter King officiating. Burial will follow at the Main Station Cemetery at Rathbun Lake. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 from 2 pm until 8 pm at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Centerville, Iowa with the family present from 4 pm until 6 pm at the funeral home.Memorials can be made to the Church of the Nazarene and left or mailed to the funeral home.1 She was born on December 1, 1926 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1 As of August 12, 1945,her married name was McKern.1 She married Jack L. McKern, son of John Clyde McKern and Zelma Josephine Kaster, on August 12, 1945 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1,2 Maxine Louise Quick died on February 21, 2016 at Winterset, Madison Co., Iowa, at age 89.1

Family

Jack L. McKern b. September 20, 1925, d. July 19, 1974
Marriage*She married Jack L. McKern, son of John Clyde McKern and Zelma Josephine Kaster, on August 12, 1945 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S7056] Thomas Funeral Homes, online www.thomasfh.com, From the Maxine Louise McKern obituary.
  2. [S4438] Quad-City Times, The, From the Jack L. McKern obituary in the Jul 20, 1974 edition.
  3. [S7055] Main Station Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S4438] Quad-City Times, The, From the Charles C. McKern obituary in the May 3, 2001 edition.

Charles C. McKern1,2,3,4

M, b. October 12, 1953, d. April 30, 2001
FatherJack L. McKern1,2 b. September 20, 1925, d. July 19, 1974
MotherMaxine Louise Quick1,2,3 b. December 1, 1926, d. February 21, 2016
     Charles C. McKern was buried at Main Station Cemetery (also known as Fairview Cemetery), Maine, Appanoose Co., Iowa.3,4 His Social Security Number was 478-72-9933.5 He was born on October 12, 1953 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.3,5,4 He died on April 30, 2001 at Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa, at age 47.1,3,5,4 He DAVENPORT- Services for Charles C. McKern, 47, Davenport will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home, Centerville, Iowa. Burial will be in the Main Station Cemeteny near Moravia, Iowa. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with family present between 6 and 8 p.m. Mr. McKern died Monday, AprH 30. 2001, at Genesis Medical Center-West Campus, Davenport. He was employed at Waste Management Co., Davenport. Charles Clyde McKern was born Oct. l2, 1953, in Centerville. Memorials may be made to Centerville Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include his mother, Maxine McKern; and his sister, Terri Branson, Winterset, Iowa. on May 3, 2001.3

Citations

  1. [S7056] Thomas Funeral Homes, online www.thomasfh.com, From the Maxine Louise McKern obituary.
  2. [S4438] Quad-City Times, The, From the Jack L. McKern obituary in the Jul 20, 1974 edition.
  3. [S4438] Quad-City Times, The, From the Charles C. McKern obituary in the May 3, 2001 edition.
  4. [S7055] Main Station Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.