Karen Nilsen-Kern's Passing: Community Mourns and Honors Her Legacy
Karen Nilsen-Kern, a resident of Bensenville, Illinois, passed away on July 6, 2026, at the age of 72. Born in Chicago, she was the wife of the late Gordon W.G. Kern Jr. and is survived by her daughter Mckenzie Kern. A visitation was held on July 20, 2026, at Geils Funeral Home in Bensenville, with private interment. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary or the American Mustang Institute.