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Bernice Govorchin Obituary
Bernice A. Govorchin
June 2, 1928 - Dec. 10, 2020
FORT WAYNE, IN - Bernice A. Govorchin, 92, formally of Hobart, IN passed away in Fort Wayne on Thursday, December 10, 2020 from Covid 19. Born in Gary, IN on June 2, 1928 to the late John and Ursula (Grusaite) Grakey, Bernice was a graduate of Emerson High School in Gary, and received both an undergraduate and graduate degree in Education from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. Following graduation, Bernice taught first grade and kindergarten at Riley Elementary School in Glen Park. Bernice married twice, first to James T. Collins of Gary, IN, who passed away in 1970, and in 1975 she married Alfred Govorchin of East Chicago, IN. Bernice and Al took early retirement, and spent their winters in the Florida Keys, where Al fished and Bernice developed an affinity for the music of Jimmy Buffett. Following Al's death in 2016, Bernice moved to Fort Wayne where she resided at Saint Anne Home and Retirement Community.
Bernice is survived by her daughters: Susan Collins (Caroline) of Hamilton, IN and Susan Thompson (Van) of Hobart,IN; stepdaughter, Tina Frost; her niece, Sharon Collins Koulianos (Theo) of Valparaiso, IN; and her best-friend, Linda Demo (Paul), of Tampa, FL.
In light of the pandemic, no funeral services are planned at this time. Arrangements entrusted to D.O. MCCOMB AND SONS LAKESIDE PARK FUNERAL HOME.
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Memories and Condolences
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Lucille Washington
December 16, 2020
Remembering my last visit (about seven years ago) with Bernice and our days at Riley school. Praying for peace and comfort for the family.
Charlotte Dorsey
December 15, 2020
Remembering all the good times at Riley School. Sending prayers to the family.
John Hay
December 15, 2020
Mrs. Collins was my first grade teacher at Riley Elementary in 1954. I remember her as a wonderful teacher, and the one who taught us all about Dick, Jane, and Sally as we gathered around the blackboard.
Ralph Gonzalez
December 14, 2020
My deepest sympathy and condolences to Bernice´s family.
She was a talented and dedicated teacher who influenced the lives of her many students. May she Rest In Peace.
Diane Apostoloff
December 14, 2020
Rest in Peace Mrs. Govorchin and my sympathies to the family. Mrs. Govorchin was my first grade teacher at Riley School many years ago.
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