Bernadine Routh Obituary
Bernadine Routh, 78, of Indian Trail NC, formerly of Queens NY and Deer Park NY, passed away on September 25, 2025. Doting wife to Russell Routh for 58 loving years. Adored mother of Dana (Todd) Lawson and Dawn (Kristopher) Barber. Cherished grandmother of Jael Dawn-Simone Pettigrew. Dear sister of LaDoris Diggs, Bertha Marie Josey and Yvonne Renee Hargorw. Loved friend of many.
Arrangements made by Chicagoland Cremation Options in Schiller Park, Illinois.
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