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John Kerschner Obituary
John Kerschner, 68, died Monday, February 23, 2026, in Raytown, Missouri, with his daughter, Deena, at his side. He was born in Tiffin to John and Virginia Kerschner, September 14, 1957. He is survived by four children, Deena (Ryan) Johnson, Missouri, Abby (Ben) Shelton, Fostoria, Jeremy (Alexis), Tiffin, and Blake, Missouri; two sisters, Debra (Mike) Morgan, Tiffin and Patricia (Larry) Hoerig, Findlay; and grand and great-grandchildren. Services will be Monday, March 16, 2026, at Newcomers, 509 S. Noland Rd., Independence, MO 64050.
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Robert (Bob) Collins
March 4, 2026
I worked with John at OHM corp. My thoughts and prayers are with John's family. RIP
Keith Miller
March 2, 2026
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of there loss
Jim Allgyre
March 1, 2026
Have a great journey John.
Jeff Cipiti
February 28, 2026
Worked for years with John at OH Materials. Just a great guy. Saddened to hear the news. Deepest sympathy to the family. RIP ole friend.
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Ed Kirchner
February 28, 2026
John and I "ran around" Tiffin. In fact he got me my first job at Mary and John´s restaurant washing dishes. His nickname was Carphead!! Condolences to the family.
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