M. Jean Kern

Mrs. M. Jean Kern, 84, of Macomb, IL passed away at 7:55 AM Sunday, September 27, 2015 at the Grand Prairie in Macomb. She was born on January 28, 1931 in Fountain Green, IL, the daughter of Elmer and Nellie Proffitt Bouseman. On June 7,1953 she married Willard Kern in Fountain Green. He preceded her in death on April 30, 1970.

Jean attended school in Fountain Green and graduated from LaHarpe High School in 1949. She studied for two years at WIU. Following the Death of her husband, she moved to Texas, where she worked as a bookkeeper for the state of Texas public school system. Jean moved to Macomb in 2013. She enjoyed word games, bowling, playing cards, and especially time spent with friends and family.

Survivors include one brother, Don Bouseman of Barrington, IL, one sister-in-law, Franciene Bouseman of LaHarpe, IL, several nieces and nephews, and two close friends from Texas, Ken Potter and Betty VanAlstyne.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, five brothers and three sisters.

A private family graveside will be held at a later date in the LaHarpe Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established for the MDH Hospice of Macomb. Contributions may be mailed to the: M. Jean Kern Memorial Fund, C/O Banks & Beals Funeral Home, PO Box 503, LaHarpe, IL 61450.