Fern Sovern-Lant
Born: December 16th, 1909
Died: August 10th, 2009
Obituary
Fern Larkin Sovern Lant, 99, of Burlington, died at 7:50 a.m. Monday, August 10, 2009, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City. Born December 16, 1909, in Burlington, IA, she was the daughter of Willard F. and Myrtle Connelly Larkin. On November 20, 1937, she married Chester E. Sovern in Burlington. He died February 11, 1977. On July 22, 1978, she married Kendall C. Lant in Burlington. He died March 11, 1987. Fern worked at Midwest Biscuit from 1927-1943. She then worked for J. I. Case from 1943-1949, and IAAP from 1961-1975, at which time she retired. She was a 1927 graduate of Burlington High School. She was a lifelong member of Grace United Methodist Church, from December 17, 1909 until the present, which was the longest held membership of the Church. She was a member and Past President & Secretary/Treasurer of the United Methodist Women's Society, Golden Rule #1 of King's Daughters, Avesta, and the Homebuilders Sunday School Class. Survivors include one son, Thomas (Connie) Sovern of West Burlington; two step-sons, Gary (Kathy) Lant of North Liberty, IA, and Dennis Hollinger-Lant of Federal Way, WA; one step-daughter, Connie (Ken) Bruner of Paola, KS; two grandsons, Chad (Sheena) Sovern of West Point, IA, and Jason (Kinsey) Sovern of Marysville, OH; ten step-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents. Visitation will be from noon until 8:00 p.m., with the family to receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2009, at the Hass-Thielen Funeral Home. The funeral service for Fern will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 13, 2009, at the Grace United Methodist Church, with Rev. Trevor Davis officiating. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. A memorial has been established for the Des Moines County Humane Society.