Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society or the St. Charles Humane Society. Dearest wife of the late Francis Carl Kerns; dear mother of Mary Herzog (Martin), Elizabeth Kerns, Thomas G. Kerns, Maureen Gilkey (Christopher), Carla A. Wainscott, Timothy G. Kerns and Joanne Moses (Joseph); dear sister of Theresa Menzel and Paulette Ziegenfuss; beloved grandmother of Rachael Herzog, Alexandra Kerns, Erin Gilkey, Abigail Herzog, Ethan Gilkey, Danielle Kerns, Mary Kate Gilkey, and Benjamin Carl Moses. Mrs. Kerns was a loving aunt, cousin and friend to many.