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Bernice Eberhart

1929 - 2025

Bernice Eberhart obituary, 1929-2025

BORN

1929

DIED

2025

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Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home

1005 North McEwan St

Clare, Michigan

Bernice Eberhart Obituary

Bernice Eberhart, age 96 of Clare, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at the MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland. Bernice was born April 7, 1929 the daughter of Tom and Maggie (Liechti) Ackerman. She was united in marriage to Henry "Chick" Eberhart on September 7, 1948. Bernice worked on the family farm, Valcast, and the Gateway and Town and Country Restaurants. She was an amazing cook and baker who enjoyed working outside, playing cards, and hanging out with family and friends. Bernice and Henry's favorite thing to do was dancing and they loved to polka.

Bernice is survived by her husband of 77 years, Henry; children James (Wanda) Eberhart, Bonnie (Ted) Lewis, Jerry (Brenda) Eberhart, Betty (Mark) Seibt, Barbara (Steve) Burton; as well as her son-in-law Tony Hilliard, all of Clare; 19 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her daughter Beverly Hilliard, grandsons Rusty and Kelly Eberhart, a great grandson Ryan Eberhart; her siblings Hazel Beatty, Doris Eisenhauer, Frances Chaffee, Margaret McPhall, Jerry, Neil and Charles Ackerman.

Visitation will take place on Monday, July 14, 2025 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. at the Clare Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home. Visitation will also be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 from 10 A.M. until the time of service at 11 A.M. at the Clare Church of the Nazarene with Mr. Kelly Morley officiating. Burial will follow in the Cherry Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy Research. On-line condolences may be left at www.stephenson-wyman.com

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Published by Clare County Review from Jul. 18 to Jul. 19, 2025.

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14

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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Stephenson - Wyman Funeral Home (Clare)

1005 North McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617

Jul

14

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Stephenson - Wyman Funeral Home (Clare)

1005 North McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617

Jul

15

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Clare Church of the Nazarene

10160 S, Clare, MI 48617

Jul

15

Service

11:00 a.m.

Clare Church of the Nazarene

10160 S, Clare, MI 48617

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1005 North McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617

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