Kathy Kern, 70, of Hillsboro, formerly of Divernon, died on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield.
Cremation rites were accorded. No services will be held per Ms. Kern’s wishes.
Ms. Kern was born July 9, 1956, in Springfield, the daughter of Eileen and Raymond Kern.
She retired in 2021 after over 30 years of running her own beauty shop in Divernon. She also provided beautician services for Bramley Funeral Home.
Ms. Kern is survived by her two brothers, Keith Kern and Monte Kern; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Rebecca Lipe and Cindy Gilmore; and her life partner, Mike Gibson.
Memorials may be made to HSHS Home Care, 900 W. Temple Ave, Bldg A, Suite 101, Effingham, IL 62401.
Bramley Funeral Home in Divernon is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.bramleyfh.com.
