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Berniece Wilson Obituary
SPRINGFIELD – Berniece B. Wilson, 95, of Springfield, formerly of Piper City, died at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday (April 30 2008) at St. John's Hospital, Springfield.
Her funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008, at St. Peter Catholic Church with Rev. John Balluff officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Piper City. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday and from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Reilly-Redenius Funeral Home, Piper City. Memorials may be made to St. Peter Catholic Church, St. John's Hospice or an organization of the donor's choice.
Berniece was born on Aug. 5, 1912, in rural Piper City to Albert and Mary Ann (Ziehr) Bouhl. Her childhood was spent in Piper City. She graduated from Piper City High School.
Berniece married Harold Michael Wilson on May 5, 1931, in Piper City. He died March 2, 1983.
She is survived by one daughter, Susan W. (Jack) Hocker of Springfield; one grandson, Michael W. Rani of Springfield;
several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one
sister, Grace Barz of Rantoul.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three sisters, Irene Corkill, Margaret Wilson and Ruth Corke; and two brothers, Frank and Wayne Bouhl.
Berniece lived in Piper City for 83 years. She worked four years at Holligan's Bakery, 11 and a half years for Koestner's Restaurant and 27 and a half years as Piper City Schools' lunch manager and head cook.
She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church, Piper City.
Berniece enjoyed playing cards, bingo and flower gardening.
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Donna Williams
May 2, 2008
I will never forget going to school and not liking what we were having for lunch. Your mom always made sure that all the kids had something to eat and none of us would go away hungry. Even if it was left overs from the day before or a peanut butter sandwich. I will never forget her kindness for all of us children.
Donna Meyer
May 1, 2008
Susan, Bernie was one of the prettiest, sweetest ladies I have ever met. I styled her hair at Brenden Gardens. We exchanged Christmas cards every year, and she would update me on the happenings there. She made the most delicious divinity I ever ate! (She gave me the recipe, and I never could make it like she did). She talked about you and your family a lot. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Donna
Tana (Cribbet) Johnson
May 1, 2008
Susan,
You know how sad I am to lose Mom #2. I have memories of Bernie and your dad while growing up and all those nights we spent together as best friends. I remember Bernie telling us to be quiet and time to go to sleep as we were always giggling endlessly. I know you will miss her terribly, but how lucky you are to have had her with you for so long a time. May God bless and comfort you and Jack.
Howard & Marilyn Martin
May 1, 2008
We were so sadden to read the loss of your Mother. She was such a lovely, loving lady. It was a joy to know her. My Dad loved her also, and always teasing her about being an "older" lady. She was 14 days older. I know you will miss her dearly.
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