Lora Louise Blackwell-Kern

On Feb. 7, 2021, Lora Louise Blackwell-Kern peacefully passed away, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 7, 1930, in Murphysboro. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Reeta (Waller) Grammer; a sister, Berna Dean Galloway; her husband of 59 years, LaRue H. Blackwell; and...