Cheryl Oertwig
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Birth date: Oct 1, 1938 Death date: Jan 12, 2023
Melvin L. Kern, 84, of Vandalia, IL passed away at 9:38 AM, Thursday, January 12, 2023 at his home, surrounded by family. A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM, Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Unity Baptist Church, Vandalia wit Read Obituary
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Amy, I was sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Please know I will keep you and the entire family in my prayers. Carla Mathews
You all are in my thoughts & prayers. Focus on the enjoyable memories & that it was out of your control. I work with wonderful Patti & have known Randy a lot of years.

Melvin has been a part of my life since I was 9 years old. He's been a great brother- in-law to me and a wonderful husband to my sisterJanet during the 65+ years they were married. There were times he would stop by and tune up my lawn mower without being asked or do other odd jobs for me. I am really going to miss him and his smile.