Carol A. Kern, 78, of New Haven, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on February 25, 2023. Carol passed away at her home, surrounded by her children. Born in Fort Wayne, Carol was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She cherished time spent with her family, and she enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers, and baking the best fresh homemade apple pies ever. Carol loved her Catholic faith and was a devout member of Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church, where throughout the years, she served as a Eucharistic Minister, Lector, and Religious Education Teacher. She spent many hours in prayer and had a strong devotion to our Blessed Mother. She is survived by her children, Lisa (Jim) Robertson, Andy (Tomara) Kern, Kevin Kern, and Dan Kern; sisters, Mary Byanski, Joyce (Rex) Gepfert, and Elaine (Steve) Screeton; brother, Bob (Pam) Flory; sister-in-law Kathie Flory; grandchildren, Tyler (Alexis) Robertson, Joey (Kelly) Robertson, Olivia Robertson, Lydia Kern, Isabel Kern, Drew Kern, Luke Kern, Josh Kern, Vanessa Kern, Dominic Kern, Bridget Kern, and Benjamin Kern; great granddaughter Harper Robertson and many nieces and nephews. Carol was preceded in death by her parents Jack and Thelma Flory, her husband of 38 years, Allan Kern, and grand babies Anthony and Rose Kern. Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2023, at Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church, 7215 St. Joe Road, with calling one hour prior. Visitation also from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, with Rosary at 3:30 p.m. Burial will take place at Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorial contributions may be made to Masses or Women's Care Center.