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Bernadine Homan Obituary
She was born on March 26, 1922, in Victoria (St. Joe), to the late George and Bernadine (Schmackers) Lefeld.
She married Alfred Homan in St. Henry Catholic Church on Aug. 21, 1945. He preceded her in death on Aug. 9, 1999.
She is survived by nine children: Margaret Gehle of Rockford; Jane (William) Woods of St. Henry; Susan (William) Freisthler of St. Henry; Robert (Connie) Homan of Montezuma; Madonna (John) Bennett of St. Marys; Nancy (Gene) Subler of Berne, Ind.; Michael (Joyce) Homan of Greenville; Grace (Gene) Fortkamp of Rossburg;, and Lisa (Matt) Goodwin of Grapevine, Texas.
She is also survived by 30 grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren, 15 stepgreat-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, and two stepgreat-great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by a sister Agnes Pohlman, two brothers Bernard and Henry (Trudie) Lefeld, and in-laws: Mary Ann Lefeld, Esther Homan, Edwin (Luella) Homan, Martina (Carl) Uhlenhake, Helen Homan, Louis (Millie) Homan, Mary Lou (Ralph) Klopfenstein, and Helen (Richard) Trigg.
She was preceded in death by sons-in-law Keith Gehle and Jim Foote; grandson Allen Gehle; her siblings Joseph (Sally) Lefeld, Alvina (William) Stammen, Dorothy (Richard) Kuess, Seraphim (Clarina) Lefeld, Edward (Viola) Lefeld, and Martin Lefeld.; her deceased in-laws include Harold Seger, Joseph Buening, Otto Pohlman, Agnes Lefeld, Raymond (Vera) Homan, Leonore Homan, Victor Homan, Viola (Harold) Muhlenkamp, Thomas Homan, and Julianna Homan.
She was a member of the St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Henry Altar Rosary Sodality, Precious Blood Companions, St. Gaspar del Bufalo 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, the St. Henry Heritage Club, and a charter member of the St. Henry American Legion Auxiliary.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Henry Catholic Church.
Burial will follow in the St. Henry Catholic Cemetery. Calling hours will be at Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Center for Neurological Development, 78 W. Main St., Burkettsville, OH, 45310 or St. Henry Mission Commission, PO Box 350 St. Henry, OH, 45883, or the Cancer Association of Mercer County P.O. Box 624, Celina, OH, 45822.
Condolences may be left at HogenkampFH.com.
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Alissa Grashel
June 20, 2015
Hoping the legacy of love Bernie left all of you will be a source of strength and comfort for you now. My sincere condolences to all.
June 19, 2015
Jane, You and your family have my deepest sympathy.
"When we are weary and in need of strength we remember them. When we have joys we need to share, we remember them. So long as we live , they too shall live, for they are now a part of us, as we remember them." Love and prayers, Pat Dix
June 19, 2015
Please accept my condolences on Bernie's passing. Jerry Steinlage
Birgit Homann
June 18, 2015
With great sadness we have heard of your mothers passing.
But we are also glad and happy that we were able to meet such a wonderful lady. She was so generous, humorous and lovable. The time we spent with her was an enrichment of our life.
We hope that she is now doing well and that she will regard and accompany all our lives together side by side with Al.
Hubertus, Birgit and the entire Homann-Family from Herbern, Germany. Greetings, hugs and kisses.
Becky Gast-Adams
June 18, 2015
Donna, So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She will be added to our rosary list. We will be praying for all of your family. Our deepest sympathy for you loss.
June 18, 2015
Lisa, Your mom is beautiful! What a wonderful life she had on Earth and now to even a more glorious life in Heaven.
She is happy!
Prayers for you and your family,
Suzy Compton
Debra Caffey
June 17, 2015
With love and deepest sympathy to the Goodwin family. There is a never a time when we are ready to say goodbye to those we love. Hold close to treasured memories and your belief that your mom was joyful in her reunion with your dad, Lisa. Our family is with you in spirit as you celebrate your precious mother's life.
Sharon Smith
June 17, 2015
Love, Prayers and Hugs for the Goodwin and entire Homan family. I'm so thankful that I got to meet sweet Bernie. Her children are such a testament to her love, faith and kindness.
Susan Peach
June 17, 2015
With deepest sympathy to the Goodwin family. I am sure you have some lovely memories of her that will live on for years to come. Prayers lifted up for you.
Cheryl (Brackman) Gudorf
June 16, 2015
Our condolences to the Homan family. Al and Bernie were our neighbors for my entire childhood, and what wonderful people they were! Bernie was always so nice to us, so sweet and patient. May she enjoy eternal happiness and be one of the guardian angels guiding us from above.
Susan Leddy
June 16, 2015
Love and sympathy to the family! Heaven has another angel, spread your wings Aunt Bernie!
Love,
Matt and Susan Leddy (Lefeld) and Addie and Jaden
Shelley Grieshop
June 16, 2015
Such a kind, compassionate and lovely lady. She was a wonderful role model for her many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. We will all miss you, Bernie!
Cindy Pool
June 16, 2015
Sending prayers to the family.
June 16, 2015
Love and sympathy from Carolyn and Kay Albert, Donna`s Wayne St. Gang
DEAN DUBACH
June 16, 2015
Nancy and family so sorry for your loss.
Linda (Homan) McClurg
June 16, 2015
I was happy to visit with Bernie and Marge about a month ago. Bernie with her smile and infectious laugh had plenty to talk about. So sorry for your loss.
June 16, 2015
Lisa and family. We wish you all God's peace and comfort in the coming days and weeks. Leah, Christian and Avery Robertson
June 16, 2015
Marge and family...so sorry for your loss..May God comfort your family in the days ahead...Roger and Sharon Lowry and family
Donna and Francis Grieshop
June 16, 2015
We have lost one of God's precious children,Aunt Bernie. She was my role
model all my life, she showed me how
to share, laugh and have a good time.
Her home was always open to anyone. She was giving to the end, what a life,
well done. Go in peace and be with Uncle Al.
Terry and Darlene Taylor
June 15, 2015
We are sending along our most heartfelt condolences to you and your family. We will always remember Bernie as a grand woman! She has planted her family tree on solid ground and it has born much fruit.
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