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Berniece Richardson obituary, Rochelle, IL

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Berniece Richardson Obituary

Berniece B. Richardson, age 93, passed away gently on Friday October 3,2025 at her home with her family at her side. Berniece was born on April 19 th, 1932 in Rochelle, IL, the daughter of Edward and Ellie(Schlie) Eckhart. Berniece married Darroll Richardson on May 21, 1968 in Rochelle. Together they owned and operated the Pour House in Rochelle. Preceded in death by her parents, triplet siblings: Bernita Freeman and Bob Eckhardt, five sisters: Phyllis Hoffman, Betty Baker, Ruth Ellis, Eleanor Kinn and Esther Wetzel and her son Tom Winebaugh. Bernice is survived by her husband, Darroll, son, Bill (Nathalie) of Dixon, Illinois and three daughters: Tracy Richardson of Rochelle, Kelly (Gene) Kempson of Rochelle and Micki Dettman of Sterling, daughter-in-law Barb Winebaugh and many grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as her special friends: Heather Simo and Krissy Cooper. Berniece loved her family and she was happiest when she was surrounded by her loved ones. Bernice enjoyed reading, eating out, going to the casino and caring for her family. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 AM on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at the Unger Horner funeral home, 400 N. 6th St. ROCHELLE , Illinois. A celebration of life will follow at 11 AM with Pastor Glenn Stewart officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Serenity Hospice and Home. Guest book at www.UngerHorner.com. A luncheon will be served following the celebration of life at Rochelle United Methodist Church located at 709 4th Avenue in Rochelle.

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Published by WREX on Oct. 6, 2025.

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Oct

11

Visitation

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

Unger Horner Funeral Home

400 N. 6th St., Rochelle, IL 61068

Oct

11

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Unger Horner Funeral Home

400 N. 6th St., Rochelle, IL 61068

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Unger-Horner Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Rochelle

400 N 6th St., Rochelle, IL 61068

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