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Alyce Beernink Obituary
February 2, 1939 - December 18, 2025
Alyce Evonne Beernink, 86, of Bloomington, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Sugar Creek Care Center in Normal.
Her funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Calvary Baptist Church in Normal. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements.
Burial will be at East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Bloomington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the shoebox ministry for Gospel Ministries to Children. Alyce was instrumental in the development of this Christmas project for children in Mexico.
Alyce was born on February 2, 1939 in Grand Rapids, Mich., a daughter to Wendell and Jeanette (Dykhouse) Poelman. She married Darrell Beernink on August 28, 1965 in Sioux Center, Iowa. He survives.
Also surviving are three children, Bryan (Amy) Beernink, Kristy (Brad) Dunn, and Sara (Dennis) Johnson; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and her loving sister, Patricia Potjer.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Alyce was a faithful follower of Christ and a devoted wife whose life was grounded in love and service. She deeply loved her family and found great joy in caring for others. She was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church, where her servant's heart was evident in all she did. Alyce is leaving behind a legacy of faith, devotion, and love.
The family would also like to sincerely thank the nurses and staff at Sugar Creek for the tender care and love they gave their wife/mom over the past year.
Online condolences and memories of Alyce may be left for her family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.
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Reggie Valentine
December 23, 2025
On behalf of the staff of Jeffrey Alans, Id like to extend my condolences to Mr. Beernink, Bryan, Kristy, Sara & the entire family of Alyce. She was one of our most loyal customers, always kind & delightful. We looked forward to seeing her visit our store. On a personal note, I've known the Beerninks since I was 5 years old through Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Beernink was my Sunday school teacher when I was 8. Mrs. Beernink always greeted you with a wonderful smile. She was always truly interested in how your day was going. My sympathies to Mr. Beernink & the family. I'll keep you in my thoughts & prayers.
Lynda Umbarger
December 22, 2025
Hello to Darrell and the three siblings, Bryan, Kristy and Sara and families. So sorry to hear of the passing of Alyce. She was such a great person. So smooth when talking and conversing with folks and so partient with the children when they were small and growing up. I helped to take care of them in the nursery and she just always had such a gentle spirit. I always enjoyed when she was doing a devotional for the Ladies Fellowship - such wise counsel to all of us. She was always a joy to be around and fellowship with at the Adult Fellowship fun times. She was such great spiritual lady and so kind to everyone. Darrell it was always such fun at the parties when there was a competion going on in the word games especially. You always came out the winner with your wisdom. Such fun we had back in the 90's at CBC. We had lots of activities - tried to at least once each month or so just to keep us all in tune to each other and fellowship in the Lord's presence with out devotionals at each of them. Such a great time together we had. Hope all are well and keeping in the spirit of the Lord with all the grandchildren growing up in the nurturing of the parents guidance. May you all be blessed in having such a WIFE, MOTHER and GRANDMOTHER to guide you. Sending love to all. Now Lynda Umbarger - Tennessee. Formerly Lynda Jones.
Stan Ommen
December 22, 2025
Darrell, our deepest sympathy to you and family on loss of your wife. Stan and Alice Ommen
Corina Schoening
December 22, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Karen Cole
December 21, 2025
Another wonderful soul with Jesus. Knowing how comforting it is to know Alyce is healed and walking with our Savior!
Kathy Griffin
December 21, 2025
Bryan, I am so sorry to hear of your mom´s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sharon Daniels
December 21, 2025
Absent from the body is to be present with the Lord . AMEN
Mike and Sandy Wagoner
December 21, 2025
Mike and I are so sad to see this! Prayers for your family!
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