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     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     Charles Richard "Beanie" Morrison Charles "Beanie" Morrison age 76 of Eldora and formerly of Montezuma died Friday at the Eldora Nursing and Rehab Center in Eldora. Burial in the Jackson Township Cemetery, Montezuma, Iowa. Charles Richard Morrison was the son of Eugene A and Mildred Vitula Stanley Morrison. He graduated from Centerville High Scholl in 1947. He married Jacquetta Rose McKern on June 7, 1949 in Centerville. They were the parents of three children Craig Eugene, Cindy Kay and Christy May. Charles had worked for Hy-Vee and worked for 15 years at Holland Plastics. He owned and operated the Gamble Hardware Store and worked for over 15 years for Watts Vault Company both in Montezuma, Iowa. He loved his family and enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and puzzles. He was a member of the Montezuma Methodist Church.⁵ He was buried at Jackson Township Cemetery, Montezuma, Poweshiek Co., Iowa.^5,2 He was born on September 28, 1929 at Unionville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^2,3,4 He married Jacquetta Rose "Jackie" McKern, daughter of John Clyde McKern and Zelma Josephine Kaster, on June 7, 1949 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^1,5 Charles Richard "Beanie" Morrison died on August 18, 2006 at Eldora, Hardin Co., Iowa, at age 76.^5,2,3

     Mary Kathleen Connolly was buried at Ames Municipal Cemetery, 310 E. 9th Street, Ames, Story Co., Iowa.³ Her Social Security Number was 484-10-6894.⁴ She was born on April 24, 1918 at Henry Co., Nebraska.^4,1 As of November 8, 1941,her married name was McKern.² She married Arthur Clyde "Bud" McKern, son of John Clyde McKern and Zelma Josephine Kaster, on November 8, 1941 at Princeton, Mercer Co., Missouri.^2,5 Mary Kathleen Connolly died on October 26, 1997 at Ames, Story Co., Iowa, at age 79.^4,3 She Mary Kathleen Connolly McKern, 79, of Ames died of a heart ailment Sunday at Mary Greeley Medical Center. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Christian Church in Ames, of which she was a member. Burial will be at Ames Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. McKern was born in Henry, Neb., and moved to Ames in 1921. She was a bookkeeper for 19 years at Siedelmann Construction, retiring in 1993. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star, Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem and Order of the Amaranth and she was secretary of the Past Matron Club. Survivors include two sons, Mike of Randall and Dave of Ames; two daughters, Susie Halling of Dows and Kate Verigin of Portland, Ore; two brothers, Ralph Connolly of Davidsonville, Md., and Lawrence Connolly of Moutain Home, Ark; three sisters, Katherine Greene of Alameda, Calif., and Zelda Waller and Janet Volpe, both of Pacheco, Calif; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Stevens Memorial Funeral Chapel in Ames, where an Order of the Eastern Star Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on October 28, 1997.³

     John Donald Hicks was buried at Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton, Marion Co., Iowa.² His Social Security Number was 479-20-4400.¹ He married Hazel Vernal McKern, daughter of John Clyde McKern and Zelma Josephine Kaster.³ John Donald Hicks was born on December 22, 1926 at Hocking, Monroe Co., Iowa.^1,2 He and Hazel Vernal McKern were divorced in 1952.³ John Donald Hicks died on July 6, 1996 at Iowa at age 69.^1,2

     John Donald "Donny" Hicks Jr. was buried at Main Station Cemetery (also known as Fairview Cemetery), Maine, Appanoose Co., Iowa.¹ He was born on January 23, 1948.^1,2 He died on December 25, 1954 at Iowa City, Johnson Co., Iowa, at age 6.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 516-32-5768.⁵ George William Bethell was born on March 5, 1932 at Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., Montana.⁵ He married Hazel Vernal McKern, daughter of John Clyde McKern and Zelma Josephine Kaster, on April 27, 1956 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.^1,2 George William Bethell and Hazel Vernal McKern were divorced on May 23, 1972 at Kalispell, Flathead Co., Montana.^1,3 George William Bethell died on March 4, 2002 at Pasco, Franklin Co., Washington, at age 69.^5,4

     His Social Security Number was 480-14-3106.⁹ Rev. Clark Francis McKern was buried at Dale Cemetery, Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.³ He was born on July 2, 1916 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^2,10,9,3 He married Nina Venetta Mullenix on July 17, 1938.⁴ Rev. Clark Francis McKern died on January 23, 1987 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 70.^9,3,6,4