Girard, Illinois
Bernice H.
(Tackenburg) Thompson
Bernice H. (Tackenburg) Thompson, 92, of Girard, passed away Sunday evening, October 16, 2011 at the Sunrise Manor in Virden.
Bernice was born in Pekin, IL on July 29, 1919 the daughter of Herman Henry and Harriet (Dixon) Tackenburg....
Read MoreMy sincere sympathy to Bernices family. A precious person that was a part of Girards history. Bernice gave me all my "baby shots" and took good care of a lot of Girards population when she worked for Dr. Finney. She was an amazing woman. Barb Pierson
Barb Pierson
October 20, 2011 | Girard, IL
Over the years Bernice has touched the lives of so many ~ she will aways be remembered! We will forever cherish the wonderful memories of Bernice as she was our Director of Nursing for many years, everlasting friendships were created over the years and bonds that we will always cherish. We are greatful to have been able to care for Bernice during her final years. Rest in peace our dear friend ~ we will miss you and always love you!
The Staff of Sunrise Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
October 20, 2011 | Virden, IL
To some of us, some of us who knew her closely (I and my family lived next door to her for years in Girard), she'll always be 'Tac'. That's what Tommy called her; that's the name we all used.
Tac had more spirit in her than an entire army with banners. She had more class in her than a lot of folk who live(d) in metropolitan areas, not in some small, downstate town where jazz, fine art, good wine, and manners are often quite rare.
In the late '90's Tac and I had our Thanksgiving...
george fisher
October 20, 2011 | Racine, WI
Ill miss you Birdy! You are an amazing person, you make me smile from the inside out! God Bless You.
Love Kim
Kimberly Konneker
October 19, 2011 | Farmersville, IL
bernice was my nurse growing up and i will never forget how she would jab that needle in your arm so hard you forgot you were sick. but she always did it with a smile. she enjoyed her job.
October 19, 2011
We would like to convey our sympathies for the loss of a fellow comrade.
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God Bless,
Linda Crites
Chaplain - VFW 10302
Linda Crites
October 19, 2011 | Springfield, IL
I did not know Bernice but by reading this extra fine memorial to her, she is an outstanding woman. I thank her for her service to our nation during a very difficult time in this nation's history. May she rest in Peace ~ Amen
Rose Connolly
October 19, 2011 | Chatham, IL
Your unselfish sacrifice to life will live on in my heart. What an honor to have you as my friend. You are a legend to be remembered.
October 19, 2011
