Ryan Bernickus

1992 - 2016

Ryan Bernickus obituary, 1992-2016, Morris, IL

Ryan Bernickus

1992 - 2016

BORN

1992

DIED

2016

Ryan Bernickus Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 15 to Apr. 17, 2016.
Ryan Bernickus

Born: September 14, 1992; In Joliet, IL

Died: April 13, 2016; In Morris, IL

Ryan Bernickus "Bernie", age 23, of Morris, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at home with his family by his side after a brave, courageous two-year battle against cancer. Born September 14, 1992 in Joliet, to Marcy (nee Hanouw) and Rick Bernickus. Ryan attended Minooka High School and after his sophomore year, Morris Community High School, graduating with the class of 2011. He was a third year student at the University of Iowa, aspiring to study pharmacology as he had achieved his goal of being accepted to the University of Chicago College of Pharmacy shortly before he was diagnosed.

In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his brother, Matt Bernickus; sister, Kellen Bernickus all of Morris, IL; maternal grandmother, Ellen (nee Morris) Hanouw of Morris, IL; paternal grandmother, Carrie (nee Bauer) Bernickus of Joliet, IL; two uncles, Ken (Gail) Hanouw of Homer Township, IL and Brent (Jane) Hanouw of Minooka, IL; five cousins, Lauren, Amy, Audrey, Luke Hanouw and Rebecca Bernickus.

Preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Kenneth Hanouw; paternal grandfather, Alex Bernickus; and uncle, Dan Bernickus.

Ryan's love of baseball began with the Channahon Baseball League. He moved on to play for the Wiers Warriors travel team, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes travel team, the Minooka Indians and the Morris Redskins baseball teams. He also played youth hockey for the Joliet Jaguars. An avid guitarist and fisherman, Ryan was also a huge fan of the Blackhawks, Cubs and rock band, Tool.

Funeral services for Ryan Bernickus will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 516 E. Jackson Street, Morris, IL. where visitation will take place Sunday, April 17, 2016 from 4:00 until 9:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2016 at Immaculate Conception with Fr. Ed Howe, CR officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery, Morris.

In lieu of flowers, per Ryan and his families' request, please consider a memorial in his name to one or more of the following: Team Make A Difference, The Andrew Weishar Foundation, Make Your Mark Foundation, Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation, Cal's Angels, Shorewood Hugs, Operation St. Nick and/or Pink Heals, Joliet Area Chapter.

For information (815) 942-5040 or to visit his Book of Memories, please visit www.fredcdames.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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April 8, 2020

Joanne Oddo posted to the memorial.

April 23, 2016

ruby w posted to the memorial.

April 19, 2016

Someone posted to the memorial.

Joanne Oddo

April 8, 2020

Marcy,Rick & family,

Just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you all today. May your cherished memories help you through the day. Love to all of you!! Jo

ruby w

April 23, 2016

With sincere sympathy for the family. Please take comfort in the bible scripture at Isiah 25:8 that shows us one day there will be no more sickness or suffering of any kind

April 19, 2016

So very sorry to hear about Ryan. I certainly hope there is baseball in Heaven. May God comfort you in the days ahead.

Bob and Priscilla Borgstrom

April 19, 2016

We are sorry that we are out of the area and unable to express our deep sympathy to you in person. Please know how much we care and we will see you early in May. Our prayers are with you.

Juan, Sandy & Ruben Correa

April 17, 2016

Our deepest condolences on the loss of your beautiful son Ryan.

Chris & Kim Pool

April 17, 2016

Rick & Marcy,

Saddened to hear the news about your son Ryan. We are praying for Ryan as he is being welcomed home into our Lord's Kingdom and also praying you, your children & family during this time of grief. May Jesus be with you & comfort you.

April 16, 2016

A competitor. A champion. A great teammate. A gentleman. Giving thanks for every inning we shared together.

Mary Raether

April 16, 2016

The Bernickus Family. Our deepest heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your son, Ryan. May he rest in peace. The Raether Family (Peggy Babic's sister).

Tony & Char Roberts

April 16, 2016

Rick and Marcy,

There are no words to express how sorry and saddened we are to hear about Ryan. You raised such a great guy. We have many memories of him and Christopher playing hockey and at school events. He will be missed and we want to extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you always.

Diane Hibler

April 15, 2016

Marcy and family, I am so sorry to read about your loss. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Michele Goidlet

April 15, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

April 15, 2016

A friend to everyone, Bernie was a great guy. I will always have great memories of our friendship at Iowa. Peace be with you and your family.

Kathy Toth

April 15, 2016

Dear Marcy & family, so sorry to read of your loss. My thoughts & prayers to you and yours.Sincerely, Kathy Toth,

Joel Brown

April 15, 2016

He gives strength to those that he's never met.

Diane & Mary Elmhurst Chicago Stone

April 15, 2016

Sorry to hear, Rick. Prayers go out to you and your family.

Ryan and Kevin Akers ( age 9 or 10)

Gene Akers

April 15, 2016

Rick and Marcy - May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I have so many GREAT memories of Ryan ....

April 15, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ryan and Kevin Akers at age 9 or 10

Gene Akers

April 15, 2016

Lynn Watson

April 15, 2016

Thoughts and prayers for you during this time.

Janet Cooper

April 15, 2016

So very sorry to hear this sad news!! Ryan was such a great kid..I have great memories of Ryan and your family from Channahon baseball. days.
Hugs and prayers to you all.

April 15, 2016

So sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers

Joanne Oddo

April 15, 2016

Marcy, Rick and family, I'm so sorry to hear that Ryan passed away yesterday. I'm so glad that I met him at the fundraiser. What a beautiful person... inside and out! My heart goes out to all of you. Love, Jo

Newsome Home Health

April 14, 2016

Our deepest Sympathies. You are all in our prayers

Sandy and Dick Mariotto

April 14, 2016

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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