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Eugene Dewey McKern, 73, a native of Jerome,
died suddenly at his home Thursday, Sept. 23, 1971, at 5:30 p.m. His death was attributed to a heart attack. Born June 28, 1898, in Jerome, he was the son
of Lewis Henry and Ella May Ewers McKern.
On Feb. 6, 1918, he was united in marriage to Coza M. Dooley in
Centerville and she survives his passing.
He attended the Methodist church.
McKern was an employee of the Pure Ice Co. in
Centerville for a period of 25 years and served as a coal mine engineer and
farmer.
He was preceded in death by his father; a
son, Bruce McKern, a casualty during World War II; two granddaughters and two
sisters, Lela McKern and Dorothy Burns.
Survivors, in addition to his widow, are one
daughter, Mrs. Wesley (Marcella) Inskeep of Seymour; a son, Carl McKern of
Davenport; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his mother, Mrs.
Ella Hunter of Centerville; a brother, William McKern of Kansas City, Mo., and
a sister, Mrs. James Cathcart of Centerville.
Funeral was Sunday, Sept. 26, at 2:30 p.m.
from the Miller-Wehrle Funeral home. Rev.
Glen Lochhead officiated, assisted by Rev. Dale Wilfong. Burial was in the
Jerome cemetery.
A memorial has been established for the heart
fund in Mr. McKern’s memory.
CARD OF THANKS
The kindness and sympathy of neighbors and
friends in our recent sorrow will always be a precious memory. Our sincere
thanks and gratitude for those comforting acts.
The Family of
Eugene McKern
Gravestone of Eugene Dewey and
Coza Miranda Dooley McKern
Coza Miranda Dooley McKern
in the Jerome Cemetery
Row 10, Block 28, Lot 6
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