Bertha Serna Morales

Bertha Serna Morales obituary, Chicago, IL

Bertha Serna Morales

Bertha Morales Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Griesel Jiménez Stodden Funeral Home on Oct. 6, 2025.

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Bertha A. Serna Morales, age 57, of Hammond, Indiana passed away surrounded by family on April 23, 2022. She was born on June 22, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Alejandro and Maria (nee Mendez) Morales, and grew up in the South Chicago neighborhood. Loving mother to Alberto C. Serna and the late, Diego M. Serna; kind sister to Alex Morales, the late Adalberto "Beto" Morales, Sylvia (Raul) Rodriguez, Rosa (Mario) Castenada, Jose (Yolanda) Mendez Morales, Gloria Morales, and Elia (Ceaser) Arenas; and dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. Bertha was a talented nail technician and enjoyed music, dancing and cooking. She was very outgoing, warm, and welcoming to all who knew her. We will remember her distinctive laugh and beautiful smile.
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Burial
3801 West 87th Street
87th Street and Sout Hamlin Avenue,
Evergreen Park IL 60805
Visitation
Friday, April 29th, 2022
04:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Griesel Jimnez Stodden Funeral Home
10240 S Ewing Ave,
Chicago IL 60617
Funeral Service
Saturday, April 30th, 2022
07:30 am
Griesel Jimnez Stodden Funeral Home
10240 S Ewing Ave,
Chicago IL 60617
Mass
Saturday, April 30th, 2022
09:00 am
Immaculate Conception Church
2944 E 88th St,
Chicago IL 60617 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Bertha, please visit our Tree Store.

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