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Bernice Lovekamp Obituary
She was born, April 14, 1918, the daughter of Heinrich (Heine) and Anna (Minnie) Winkelman Meyer. She married Robert Lovekamp, May 26, 1946. He preceded her in death, Aug. 13, 1993.
Surviving are five children, Nancy Lovekamp, Linda (Melvin) Thies, all of Jacksonville, Galen Lovekamp of Bluffs, Carol (Brice) Lawson of Griggsville, and Robyn (Michael) Williams of Judsonia, Arkansas; 10 grandchildren, Ginnie Adkins of Springfield, Phillip Lovekamp of Bluffs, Angela (fiancé, Michael Makabi), Travis (Jessica) of all Chambersburg, Cody Lawson of Griggsville, Crystal (Benjamin) Sotomayor of Kingwood, Texas, Carrie (Colby) Birlson, Michelle (Kyle) Holloway of Searcy, Arkansas, Michael (Veronika) Thies of Jacksonville, and Pam White of Port Charlotte, Florida; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by daughter-in-law Cindi Lovekamp; and two sisters, Louise (John) Schroeder, and identical twin, Bernida (Harold) Rolf.
Bernice graduated from Arenzville High School in 1918. She attended and completed a two-year teaching program at Carthage College. Following Carthage College, she taught seven years in one-room country schools. Bernice took time away from teaching to raise a family; returning to Meredosia Elementary School where she taught for 22 years. She enjoyed sewing, making banners for her church, quilting, making jewelry, reading and writing both prose and poetry. An accomplished author, she won contests for her writings.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday at the Trinity Lutheran Church in rural Bluffs/Neeleyville. Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. Sunday at the Daws Family Funeral Home in Bluffs. Interment will be in the Trinity Cemetery near Bluffs. Memorials are suggested to the Bluffs Trinity Lutheran Church, Bluffs Library or library of choice, or Meredosia Elementary School for new playground equipment. Condolences may be left online at dawsfuneralhome.com.
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Jerry & Lasondra Brackett
September 1, 2016
Sorry for your loss. She will be missed. You have our sympathy.
June 21, 2016
On behalf of the Oscar Albers families and the Wm Chambers families, we send our most sincere condolences to Bernice's families. She was a real "classy lady" in every thing she undertook. Her grandchildren are very fortunate to have had her in their lives.
Frank and Doris (Albers) Chambers of Kemah,TX (formerly of Naples/Bluffs)
Mary Beauchamp
June 19, 2016
So sorry for your loss. I am out of town so I will be unable to be with you tomorrow.
June 19, 2016
I have such good memories back in the days when we were neighbors and our kids played together.
One time when I came back to Ilinois for a visit she gave me book of her poems. I still enjoy reading them.
so sorry for your loss I know you miss her, hope you fmd comfort knowing she is a better place and with your father. Erma Jean (Boes) Durcanin. Pine Beach, NJ
Debbie Kloker
June 18, 2016
So sorry for your loss! She was a wonderful teacher and I was blessed to be in her class!
Karen Simon
June 18, 2016
Mrs. Lovekamp was one of my favorite teachers, she taught me in third grade. My condolences to the family. She was a great lady.
Charlie and Ann Koch
June 18, 2016
Our sympathy to the family may God see you through this difficult time.
Jonna Cooley PhD
June 18, 2016
Known to me as Mrs. Loved amp my 3rd grade teacher. What a full, wonderful life she had. My condolences to the family.
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