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Imogene June McHone Kerr

Birth	:	30 Jun 1917 White Oak, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	20 Feb 2021 Nevada, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Cambridge Cemetery, Cambridge, Story County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.9067600, -93.5424400
Description	:	Imogene Kerr, a resident of Story Medical Senior Care in Nevada, passed away on February 20, 2021, at the age of 103. Imogene was born to Harvey Millington and Jenny Grace (Richardson) McHone on June 30, 1917, the second of five children on the family farm in Elkhart Township, Polk County, Iowa. Imogene attended the Cambridge and White Oak schools. She graduated from White Oak High School in 1934. Imy, as she was known to most everyone excelled in academics and athletics. She was a forward on the 1934 basketball team that played in the high school girl's... Read More	Imogene Kerr, a resident of Story Medical Senior Care in Nevada, passed away on February 20, 2021, at the age of 103. Imogene was born to Harvey Millington and Jenny Grace (Richardson) McHone on June 30, 1917, the second of five children on the family farm in Elkhart Township, Polk County, Iowa. Imogene attended the Cambridge and White Oak schools. She graduated from White Oak High School in 1934. Imy, as she was known to most everyone excelled in academics and athletics. She was a forward on the 1934 basketball team that played in the high school girl's State Tournament. Imogene was named second team all-state, was a runner up in the free throw shooting contest and was a tournament queen candidate. A triple threat! She played softball on the Elkhart and Huxley summer teams during her high school years. After graduation, she took a trip to California via train with her grandmother Minnie Richardson. It was on that trip she met the love of her life, Ivan F. Kerr (big Ivan). She returned to Iowa and they had a long-distance courtship for three years. Imogene and Ivan were married on April 22, 1937, in Los Angeles, CA. Together they had three children: a son, Ivan Gene, born in Los Angeles, and two daughters, Linda Lee and Rhonda Lynne, born in Des Moines. They returned to Iowa on a WWII troop train during the winter of 1943-44. Imogene owned and operated the Kerr's Cafe in Cambridge from 1945-1986 and along with Ivan, the Cambridge Theater before closing it in 1952. They also ran a small, short order cafe' and gas station from 1946-1948, known as Kerrville, located three miles north of Ankeny on Highway 69. Imogene also owned and operated Kerr's Kourt, a resort in Rockaway Beach, MO, from 1973-1993. She ended her business career at the age of 76. Imogene had a deep and abiding love for her family and friends and was a caring mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a hard-working entrepreneur. She was also an avid and lifelong fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes (LUTE! LUTE! LUTE!) and the St. Louis Cardinals (Stan the Man, anyone). Imogene is survived by her son, Ivan (Sheryl) Kerr of Walnut Creek, CA; one daughter Rhonda Bagley of Cambridge; four granddaughters, Teresa of Boone, Lisa of Cambridge, Lisa of Roseville, CA and Christine of San Francisco, CA, eight great-grandchildren and thirteen great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband in 1953, her parents, her daughter, Linda Kerr, her three brothers, John Maxwell, Harvery Jr., Richard and her sister Phyllis. A visitation and viewing will be held at the Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home (1418 Fawcett Pkwy) in Nevada on Friday, February 26, at 12 p.m. followed by a funeral service at the same location at 1 p.m. The service will be livestreamed on www.rasmussonfh.com. Open Imogene’s obituary, then click on tribute wall to watch. Burial will be at the Cambridge Cemetery following services. Face coverings and social distancing will be required. A luncheon will follow burial at the Dorcas Hall in Cambridge. Posted Jun 22, 2017 June 30 will be a special day for the family of Imogene Kerr. Not only will they be gathering to celebrate her 100th birthday, they will also be looking back at the many memories and accolades the adventurous entrepreneur has accumulated over her lifetime. Imogene (Imo) was born and raised in White Oak, except for attending Cambridge school, grades one-four. She graduated from White Oak in 1934. The White Oak girls’ basketball team went to the state tournament that year and Imogene was named second team all-state. Following graduation, she and her grandmother traveled to California, where she would meet and eventually marry fellow Iowan, Ivan Kerr. It was in Los Angeles where their son, Ivan Gene, was born. They returned to Iowa to be pig farmers near Collins. The pig farm didn’t work out well, so the young family opened “Kerrville,” a restaurant and gas station north of Ankeny. Imogene ran the small café and manned the gas pumps while Ivan delivered fuel oil. Their second child, Linda, was born during this time. In 1945, she and Ivan bought a larger restaurant in Cambridge and moved into the apartment above it. There they welcomed their third child, Rhonda. In 1950, the Kerrs also took over the ownership of the Cambridge Theater. In 1953 Ivan died of lung cancer, leaving Imogene to raise three children. She would run Kerr Café for a total of 41 years of continuous operation. It became the “hub of the town,” Imogene once recalled, “it was a place for families and kids to come to.” Imogene also owned and operated a small resort in Rockaway Beach, Mo., seven miles from Branson, from 1972 to 1993, retiring at age 76. The café closed in 1986 and the building was demolished. Fittingly, the new Cambridge Community Building is being built where Kerr Café once stood. There are currently five generations of loving family, including the three children, four granddaughters, eight great-grandchildren, nine great-great grandchildren, with one on the way. Her sister, Phyllis McHone Kahler, will also be among the celebrants. Son, Ivan G. Kerr, lives in Walnut Creek, Calif.; daughters Linda Kerr and Rhonda Bagley live in Cambridge. The family is not planning a formal birthday party, but anyone who would like to stop by to wish Imogene a happy birthday is invited to do so. She is a resident of the Story Senior Medical Center, 630 6th St., Nevada. A card shower is planned. Please send cards to: Imogene Kerr, Story Senior Medical Center, 630 6th St., Nevada, IA 50201.

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Imogene June McHone Kerr's memorial is located at: Cambridge Cemetery, Cambridge, Story County, USA.
When did Imogene June McHone Kerr death?
Imogene June McHone Kerr death on 20 Feb 2021 in Nevada, Story County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.9067600
Longitude: -93.5424400

Family Members:

Parent

Harvey Millington McHone

(1890 - 1957)

Jenny Grace Richardson McHone

(1896 - 1996)

Spouse

Ivan F. Kerr

(1909 - 1953)

Siblings

Harvey Millington McHone Jr.

(1924 - 1983)

Phyllis Jeanette McHone Kahler

(1927 - 2020)

Richard Darryl McHone

(1929 - 1992)

Children

Ivan Gene Kerr

(1939 - unknow)

Linda Lee Kerr

(1944 - 2019)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Cambridge Cemetery
Cambridge, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9067600, -93.5424400

2. Ballard Grove Cemetery
Huxley, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8999872, -93.5918840

3. Palestine Cemetery
Huxley, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8770000, -93.5813000

4. Center Grove Cemetery
Cambridge, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8835983, -93.4835968

5. Fjeldberg Cemetery
Huxley, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8786011, -93.5997009

6. Lincoln Cemetery
Cambridge, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9235992, -93.6097031

7. Walnut Grove Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9468994, -93.5903015

8. White Oak Cemetery
Elkhart Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8347000, -93.5357000

9. Keller Cemetery
Elkhart Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8201590, -93.5116630

10. Bethany Cemetery
Kelley, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9366989, -93.6594009

11. Kelley Community Cemetery
Kelley, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9496000, -93.6582000

12. Story Memorial Gardens
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9933014, -93.6112976

13. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
Slater, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8780000, -93.6760000

14. Woodland Cemetery
Iowa Center, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9324989, -93.4064026

15. Slater Cemetery
Slater, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8713989, -93.6753006

16. Maxwell Cemetery
Maxwell, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8950500, -93.3996900

17. Mount Zion Cemetery
Washington Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8352610, -93.4345230

18. Sheldahl Lutheran Cemetery
Palestine Township, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9071910, -93.6954800

19. Brubaker Cemetery
Maxwell, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8847198, -93.3916702

20. Elkhart Cemetery
Elkhart, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7908648, -93.5166872

21. Willie Coons Farm Cemetery
Lincoln Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8347950, -93.6783760

22. Sheldahl Cemetery
Lincoln Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8507996, -93.6928024

23. Church of the Brethren Cemetery
Washington Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8347340, -93.4017630

24. Peoria Cemetery
Indian Creek Township, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8636017, -93.3811035