Death of Mrs. Kern. (Virginia Richmond Kern)
Sunday night about eleven o'clock occurred the death of Mrs. Frank Kern, who had been ill for several months with a complication of diseases, and Tuesday afternoon the remains of the deceased were conveyed to their final resting place in Dodge Grove cemetery, Rev. E. D. Wilkin, officiating. A long line of mourning relatives and sorrowing friends took that opportunity of paying their last tribute of respect to one who was to them very dear.
Mrs. Jenny Kern was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Richmond, of this city, and at the time of her death was 40 years of age. In 1871 she was married to Mr. Frank Kern, and of that union four children were born, three of whom survive. For some time she had not been enjoying the robust constitution of her family, but no fears were felt for her ultimate recovery until a few weeks since. Last fall she spent several weeks at the bedside of her dying daughter, Bertha, at Evanston, and when the end finally came she was greatly reduced in health. During the winter and early spring, as a result of those exertions, she was confined to her room most of the time until it was indicated that the only possibility of a final restoration to health would be a surgical operation. After careful preparation this was performed by one of the leading specialists of the county, but although given the most careful nursing and general treatment the sands of life were too nearly run out. She survived several weeks, her naturally strong constitution sustaining her otherwise enfeebled frame, and for a time the brightest hopes were entertained. But it was otherwise written, and Sunday night at the hour named, the immortal part of the poor, tired, suffering mortality was greed from its earthly bondage and passed over the dark river until the bright, shining fields of everlasting rest. That the spirits of Mrs. Kern and her daughter Bertha are united in the Christian's heaven is a thought of soothing consolation to the mourners left behind.
Mrs. Kern had grown up to womanhood in this city, and few indeed were there who had not at some time felt her gentle spirit or cheering ways. Graceful in form and feature, of a most lovely and gentle disposition, of a firm and dignified character, her friends were almost as numerous as the fallen leaves in the autumn of this year. She was ever the light of the social circle a leader in her church, while in her own kingdom, the home, she was loved and revered as it falls unto but few. Cool headed and intuitive, her judgment guided her husband; while with a mother's love she led her children tenderly but firmly along the better path. To her aged parents she was a help and stay, while the brothers felt a sister's love as is given unto few. Her death has caused a sadness unspeakable in the family circle, in the entire community, wherever she was known, and this feeling is a greater tribute to her worth than pages of praise. But notwithstanding the terrible blow which has befallen them, the bereaved husband, the motherless children, the stricken parents, the mourning relatives and friends generally, will in the light of her Christian life look forward to a final glorious meeting in the land where tears are absent and suffering unknown. That this thought will sustain them in their present seeming inconsolable affliction, that it will dry their tears, soften their grief, is our sincere wish. (The Mattoon Gazette - Friday, October 2, 1891)
Sunday night about eleven o'clock occurred the death of Mrs. Frank Kern, who had been ill for several months with a complication of diseases, and Tuesday afternoon the remains of the deceased were conveyed to their final resting place in Dodge Grove cemetery, Rev. E. D. Wilkin, officiating. A long line of mourning relatives and sorrowing friends took that opportunity of paying their last tribute of respect to one who was to them very dear.
Mrs. Jenny Kern was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Richmond, of this city, and at the time of her death was 40 years of age. In 1871 she was married to Mr. Frank Kern, and of that union four children were born, three of whom survive. For some time she had not been enjoying the robust constitution of her family, but no fears were felt for her ultimate recovery until a few weeks since. Last fall she spent several weeks at the bedside of her dying daughter, Bertha, at Evanston, and when the end finally came she was greatly reduced in health. During the winter and early spring, as a result of those exertions, she was confined to her room most of the time until it was indicated that the only possibility of a final restoration to health would be a surgical operation. After careful preparation this was performed by one of the leading specialists of the county, but although given the most careful nursing and general treatment the sands of life were too nearly run out. She survived several weeks, her naturally strong constitution sustaining her otherwise enfeebled frame, and for a time the brightest hopes were entertained. But it was otherwise written, and Sunday night at the hour named, the immortal part of the poor, tired, suffering mortality was greed from its earthly bondage and passed over the dark river until the bright, shining fields of everlasting rest. That the spirits of Mrs. Kern and her daughter Bertha are united in the Christian's heaven is a thought of soothing consolation to the mourners left behind.
Mrs. Kern had grown up to womanhood in this city, and few indeed were there who had not at some time felt her gentle spirit or cheering ways. Graceful in form and feature, of a most lovely and gentle disposition, of a firm and dignified character, her friends were almost as numerous as the fallen leaves in the autumn of this year. She was ever the light of the social circle a leader in her church, while in her own kingdom, the home, she was loved and revered as it falls unto but few. Cool headed and intuitive, her judgment guided her husband; while with a mother's love she led her children tenderly but firmly along the better path. To her aged parents she was a help and stay, while the brothers felt a sister's love as is given unto few. Her death has caused a sadness unspeakable in the family circle, in the entire community, wherever she was known, and this feeling is a greater tribute to her worth than pages of praise. But notwithstanding the terrible blow which has befallen them, the bereaved husband, the motherless children, the stricken parents, the mourning relatives and friends generally, will in the light of her Christian life look forward to a final glorious meeting in the land where tears are absent and suffering unknown. That this thought will sustain them in their present seeming inconsolable affliction, that it will dry their tears, soften their grief, is our sincere wish. (The Mattoon Gazette - Friday, October 2, 1891)
Death of Mrs. Kern. (Virginia Richmond Kern)
Sunday night about eleven o'clock occurred the death of Mrs. Frank Kern, who had been ill for several months with a complication of diseases, and Tuesday afternoon the remains of the deceased were conveyed to their final resting place in Dodge Grove cemetery, Rev. E. D. Wilkin, officiating. A long line of mourning relatives and sorrowing friends took that opportunity of paying their last tribute of respect to one who was to them very dear.
Mrs. Jenny Kern was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Richmond, of this city, and at the time of her death was 40 years of age. In 1871 she was married to Mr. Frank Kern, and of that union four children were born, three of whom survive. For some time she had not been enjoying the robust constitution of her family, but no fears were felt for her ultimate recovery until a few weeks since. Last fall she spent several weeks at the bedside of her dying daughter, Bertha, at Evanston, and when the end finally came she was greatly reduced in health. During the winter and early spring, as a result of those exertions, she was confined to her room most of the time until it was indicated that the only possibility of a final restoration to health would be a surgical operation. After careful preparation this was performed by one of the leading specialists of the county, but although given the most careful nursing and general treatment the sands of life were too nearly run out. She survived several weeks, her naturally strong constitution sustaining her otherwise enfeebled frame, and for a time the brightest hopes were entertained. But it was otherwise written, and Sunday night at the hour named, the immortal part of the poor, tired, suffering mortality was greed from its earthly bondage and passed over the dark river until the bright, shining fields of everlasting rest. That the spirits of Mrs. Kern and her daughter Bertha are united in the Christian's heaven is a thought of soothing consolation to the mourners left behind.
Mrs. Kern had grown up to womanhood in this city, and few indeed were there who had not at some time felt her gentle spirit or cheering ways. Graceful in form and feature, of a most lovely and gentle disposition, of a firm and dignified character, her friends were almost as numerous as the fallen leaves in the autumn of this year. She was ever the light of the social circle a leader in her church, while in her own kingdom, the home, she was loved and revered as it falls unto but few. Cool headed and intuitive, her judgment guided her husband; while with a mother's love she led her children tenderly but firmly along the better path. To her aged parents she was a help and stay, while the brothers felt a sister's love as is given unto few. Her death has caused a sadness unspeakable in the family circle, in the entire community, wherever she was known, and this feeling is a greater tribute to her worth than pages of praise. But notwithstanding the terrible blow which has befallen them, the bereaved husband, the motherless children, the stricken parents, the mourning relatives and friends generally, will in the light of her Christian life look forward to a final glorious meeting in the land where tears are absent and suffering unknown. That this thought will sustain them in their present seeming inconsolable affliction, that it will dry their tears, soften their grief, is our sincere wish. (The Mattoon Gazette - Friday, October 2, 1891)
Sunday night about eleven o'clock occurred the death of Mrs. Frank Kern, who had been ill for several months with a complication of diseases, and Tuesday afternoon the remains of the deceased were conveyed to their final resting place in Dodge Grove cemetery, Rev. E. D. Wilkin, officiating. A long line of mourning relatives and sorrowing friends took that opportunity of paying their last tribute of respect to one who was to them very dear.
Mrs. Jenny Kern was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Richmond, of this city, and at the time of her death was 40 years of age. In 1871 she was married to Mr. Frank Kern, and of that union four children were born, three of whom survive. For some time she had not been enjoying the robust constitution of her family, but no fears were felt for her ultimate recovery until a few weeks since. Last fall she spent several weeks at the bedside of her dying daughter, Bertha, at Evanston, and when the end finally came she was greatly reduced in health. During the winter and early spring, as a result of those exertions, she was confined to her room most of the time until it was indicated that the only possibility of a final restoration to health would be a surgical operation. After careful preparation this was performed by one of the leading specialists of the county, but although given the most careful nursing and general treatment the sands of life were too nearly run out. She survived several weeks, her naturally strong constitution sustaining her otherwise enfeebled frame, and for a time the brightest hopes were entertained. But it was otherwise written, and Sunday night at the hour named, the immortal part of the poor, tired, suffering mortality was greed from its earthly bondage and passed over the dark river until the bright, shining fields of everlasting rest. That the spirits of Mrs. Kern and her daughter Bertha are united in the Christian's heaven is a thought of soothing consolation to the mourners left behind.
Mrs. Kern had grown up to womanhood in this city, and few indeed were there who had not at some time felt her gentle spirit or cheering ways. Graceful in form and feature, of a most lovely and gentle disposition, of a firm and dignified character, her friends were almost as numerous as the fallen leaves in the autumn of this year. She was ever the light of the social circle a leader in her church, while in her own kingdom, the home, she was loved and revered as it falls unto but few. Cool headed and intuitive, her judgment guided her husband; while with a mother's love she led her children tenderly but firmly along the better path. To her aged parents she was a help and stay, while the brothers felt a sister's love as is given unto few. Her death has caused a sadness unspeakable in the family circle, in the entire community, wherever she was known, and this feeling is a greater tribute to her worth than pages of praise. But notwithstanding the terrible blow which has befallen them, the bereaved husband, the motherless children, the stricken parents, the mourning relatives and friends generally, will in the light of her Christian life look forward to a final glorious meeting in the land where tears are absent and suffering unknown. That this thought will sustain them in their present seeming inconsolable affliction, that it will dry their tears, soften their grief, is our sincere wish. (The Mattoon Gazette - Friday, October 2, 1891)
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