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Bernadine Cosgrove Obituary
Bernadine Agnes "Bernie" Cosgrove, 92, passed away peacefully in Neenah on Friday, December 30, 2016. Bernie was born on January 31, 1924 in Escanaba, Michigan, the daughter of George and Lottie (Smith) Cosgrove. After graduating from Gladstone High School in 1944 she enlisted in the United States Navy where she served as a Pharmacist Mate Third Class. She was honorably discharged from Great Lakes Naval Base in Illinois on June 20, 1947. The Cosgrove family moved to Appleton in October 1954 where she worked in the insurance business until her retirement in July 1983. She was a member of St Theresa Catholic Church in Appleton before moving to Neenah in April of 2010. Bernie loved to cook and will always be remembered for her home made candy and famous blueberry muffins. She lived out her retired life at Island Shores in Neenah.
Bernie is survived by nieces; Linda (James) Moonen of Friendship, Ann (William) Ramage, of Leander, Texas, Cheryl Lucier of Alexandria, Virginia, Dawn (Michael) Sakis of Neenah, a nephew David (Dawn) Lucier of Appleton, great nieces and nephews; Ryan, Sarah, Jessica, Ashley, Jason, Allison, and other relatives and friends.
Bernie was preceded in death by her parents, George and Lottie Cosgrove, sisters; Charlene Lucier and Eileen Vuksan and her brother Phillip Cosgrove.
Bernie's wishes were to have a private family service and be buried in Gladstone, Michigan.
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Ann Ramage
January 31, 2017
Bernie,
You were instrumental in our lives growing up, if it were not for you, we would not have had many of the 'extras'. Just as you never forgot us, we never forgot you, Bernie. Only you know what was in each of our hearts and what was said and done so with that in mind, I bid you a farewell. This world breakes us all, but afterward some are healed in the broken places. Forgiveness and love will follow all the days of our lives. Thank you for your love and your kindness. Ann
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