Staunton Star - Times - Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years

Helen Kern, 104, of Livingston, Ill., died at the Greenville Nursing and Rehab Center in Greenville, Ill., on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. She was born May 19, 1919 in Livingston the daughter of the Late Joseph and Barbara (Skertich) Kostadin. She was married to Roy F. Kern for 46 years and he preceded her in death on March, 14, 1991. Her parents also preceded her in death.

She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Livingston and the Altar and Rosary Society of the church. She was also a member of the Croatian Lodge of Benld, Ill.

She is preceded by one brother, Joseph R. Kostadin; and...