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Bernice Hoffman Obituary

Hoffman, Bernice T. (nee McCormack), age 80, beloved wife of Eugene, devoted mother of Michael (Sandra), Georgene (Norbert) Urbanski, Daniel (Mary Louise), Martin, John (Phyllis), Therese (Kurt) Deckelman, Joyce (Robert) Wiltzius, Mark (Linda) and Mathew, loving grandmother of 19 and great-grandmother of two, dearest sister of Patricia Burkhardt, Jerry McCormack and the late James McCormack, also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m., at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W), Palos Hills. Funeral Friday, 9 a.m., from the funeral home to St. George Church, Tinley Park, for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the online guest book at www.palosgaidasfh.com 708-974-4410

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 12, 2007.

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Jane Schaal (Schafer)

May 22, 2008

I have such fond memories of your Mom and our house for "Club". I am sorry for your loss.

Barbara Lakomy

December 14, 2007

I didn't know Bernice passed away,both of you were so special to me when I was growing up I will always keep her in my prayers,God bless you and your family!Love Barara Lakomy

Betty "Mrs N" Rowe (Nenadic)

June 18, 2007

Mark and Matt and the Hoffman family:
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your mom from the days at St Gall. May your happy memories get you through these rough times.
God Bless You.

Patricia and Karen Egan

June 17, 2007

To all the Hoffmans;
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Saint Gall Band and Cub Scouts (Den 6) were so much better
because of Bernice. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Cindy Mabry-Roberts

June 15, 2007

Matt & Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved mother. You all are in my prayers, may all your special memories comfort you and bring you peace.

John & Michelle McDonogh

June 14, 2007

We are saddened by the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother.
Every time that I saw Mrs. Hoffman she was always very nice and kind to me. May God bless you during this time.

Wayne, Susan, Cheryl and Michelle Whinna

June 14, 2007

Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow and we share in this with you. This loss of a parent is extremely difficult but try and think of all the good years and good times you all shared. Just know she is in a better place now telling my mom all about their grandchildren.

June 14, 2007

Mr. Hoffman & Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss.
We have such wonderful memories of Mrs. Hoffman. Her kind smile and gentle spirit fill our hearts when we think of her. We pray that God will grant all of you the strength to endure these difficult times.
God Bless You,
The Schafer Girls
(Susan, Janie, Karen & Paula)

Bil, Kathy, Brenna, Amber, Ryan McCormack

June 14, 2007

We will so greatly miss Aunt Bernice, we have such fond memories of our family parties and our times with her. She was a very special lady and we all admired her strength and contagious smile. One of our favorite memories was how thoughtful Aunt Bernice was to remember our special days. She never missed our birthday and even our anniversaries with a kind note and card(She even remembered the year we forgot our anniversary!) She always remembered her grand neices and nephews as well, we always loved her for that.

We will keep her family and friends in our thoughts and prayers but know her life and love live on in her children and grandchildren. We will cherish our memories in our hearts. God Bless.

Trish McGuire

June 13, 2007

"Ma" Hoffman was just that to me, like a surrogate Mother, when mine was very ill and then passed away she made sure I was fed, and loved, and also never forgot me at Christmas time or St. Patrick's Day....she was truly a special lady and I will miss her very much.

Mike, marianne, Dani, Justin, and Brandon Kapelinski

June 12, 2007

We are so sorry to hear about mrs. Hoffman. Her thoughts are in our prayers. She is in a better place now. If you need anything at all please call us.

Michaline Robitz

June 12, 2007

My deepest sympathy to your family. May Bernice rest in peace!

yazeed & julia aranki

June 12, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Jan Rathgeb

June 12, 2007

How can I begin to express the abundance of love that was shared by this special lady. From the first day that I met her, she made me feel a welcome part of her warm and loving family. She will be sorely missed but the memories will always remain.

She has earned her place in heaven, may she enjoy eternal peace.

Anne Wanicek

June 12, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you as your Mom passes into heaven. May you find comfort in the love of your family now.
I will say a special prayer for her. Anne

Deborah Andreasen

June 12, 2007

You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant you his peace.
Love,
Deb

David Gaidas and Family

June 12, 2007

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