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William Bernhjelm Obituary

William A. Bernhjelm, 82, Yorkville, IL, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2006, beloved son of the late William and Grace, nee Koch, Bern- hjelm; loving husband of Joan, nee Tucker, Bernhjelm of Yorkville, IL; dear father of William (Patsy) Bernhjelm of Outing, MN, Elizabeth Ivins (the late Richard Ivins) of Yorkville, IL, Bruce (Carla) Bernhjelm of Burnsville, MN, Bryan Bernhjelm of Sugar Grove, IL, the late Brad Bernhjelm, Mary (Chuck) Grumieaux of Sandwich, IL and Frances Bernhjelm of Aurora, IL; fond grandfather of seven; beloved great-grandfather of four; caring brother of Lenetta McCrudden; caring uncle of several nieces and nephews. Services 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 3, 2006 at Larson-Nelson Funeral Home, 410 E. Countryside Pkwy., Yorkville, IL, 60560. Interment in Elmwood Cemetery, Yorkville, IL. Visitation 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 2, 2006 at the funeral home in Yorkville. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, 630-553-7611.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 1, 2006.

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Rita Murphy

July 7, 2006

Dear Joan & Family,

All of your friends in our Fox Unit of H.C.E. are saddened witih the passing of Bill. God will give you the strength to carry on. We are all there for you, if you need us. Love, Rita and the Fox Unit members

Eleanor Gibson

July 5, 2006

I have fond memories of Betty's father, particularly at her wedding. Mr B had a very dry sense of humor, which I always enjoyed. My condolences to the Bernhjelm family. Love, Eleanor

Thompson Plumbing

July 4, 2006

All of us at Bruce's workplace, Thompson Plumbing in Minnetonka, MN, send our sympathies and condolences at the passing of his father. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Joe & Madonna Bialek

July 1, 2006

We would like to send our condolences to Bill's family. He was always so cheerful at Hillside. We really enjoyed watching him laugh in the dining room when things seemed to be under great confusion. We are sure he will never be forgotten.

Marifran & Larry Smith

July 1, 2006

Dear Joan and Family, We are sorry to hear of Bill's death but know he is now at peace. He and my brother Mike spent so much time together when they were in their teens and now they are together again. Bill was such a wonderful friend to my family and such a big help to Larry whenever he needed his advice when doing a project. Joan do you remember the first time Bill got his Driver's license and you came to visit us and we were so happy for him. Also you probably were not aware of how thrilled I was when you asked me to be Billy's Godmother. It was such an honor.

You and, of course, Bill are in our prayers. Love, Marifran

Melinda Sorensen Blatz

July 1, 2006

Sorry about the death our your father. Prayers & God's blessings to your family.

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