Arlene M. Bernier, nee Gain, 77, of Swansea, IL, born February 22, 1933, in Belleville, IL, died Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at her residence.
Mrs. Bernier retired from Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL, after 29 years as a unit secretary and nurse’s aide. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Belleville, where she served as a Eucharistic minister and was a member of the choir.
Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, Bennie and Frieda, nee Budde, Gain; a brother, Paul Gain; two sisters, Dorothy (Paul “Rocky”) Braun and Betty (Paul “Hopper”) Phillips; a daughter-in-law, Sheree Luna-Bernier; and a beloved granddaughter, Chandra Evans.
Surviving are a daughter and two sons, Jeanne (Randy) Evans of Lenzburg, IL, Mark (Tina) Bernier of Jefferson City, MO, and Doug Bernier of Belleville, IL; two grandchildren, Amber (Brian) Johnson and Mark (Thressa) Bernier; four great-grandchildren, Austin Blakey, Trentin Blakey, Ryder J. Bernier, and Emily Moore; a sister-in-law, Grace Gain; two special friends, Cathy Schickedanz and Neil Haukap; nieces and nephews; cousins; and her beloved cat, Gina.
Arlene’s family would like to extend special thanks to the entire staff of the Cambridge House of Swansea.
Memorials may be made to the family. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 25, 2010, and from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, April 26, 2010, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: A Mass celebrating mom’s life will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, April 26, 2010, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Belleville, IL, with Msgr. William McGhee, Msgr. James Buerster, and Father Vic Barnhart concelebrating.
According to Arlene’s wishes, cremation was held.
Mrs. Bernier retired from Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL, after 29 years as a unit secretary and nurse’s aide. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Belleville, where she served as a Eucharistic minister and was a member of the choir.
Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, Bennie and Frieda, nee Budde, Gain; a brother, Paul Gain; two sisters, Dorothy (Paul “Rocky”) Braun and Betty (Paul “Hopper”) Phillips; a daughter-in-law, Sheree Luna-Bernier; and a beloved granddaughter, Chandra Evans.
Surviving are a daughter and two sons, Jeanne (Randy) Evans of Lenzburg, IL, Mark (Tina) Bernier of Jefferson City, MO, and Doug Bernier of Belleville, IL; two grandchildren, Amber (Brian) Johnson and Mark (Thressa) Bernier; four great-grandchildren, Austin Blakey, Trentin Blakey, Ryder J. Bernier, and Emily Moore; a sister-in-law, Grace Gain; two special friends, Cathy Schickedanz and Neil Haukap; nieces and nephews; cousins; and her beloved cat, Gina.
Arlene’s family would like to extend special thanks to the entire staff of the Cambridge House of Swansea.
Memorials may be made to the family. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 25, 2010, and from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, April 26, 2010, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: A Mass celebrating mom’s life will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, April 26, 2010, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Belleville, IL, with Msgr. William McGhee, Msgr. James Buerster, and Father Vic Barnhart concelebrating.
According to Arlene’s wishes, cremation was held.
Arlene M. Bernier, nee Gain, 77, of Swansea, IL, born February 22, 1933, in Belleville, IL, died Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at her residence.
Mrs. Bernier retired from Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL, after 29 years as a unit secretary and nurse’s aide. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Belleville, where she served as a Eucharistic minister and was a member of the choir.
Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, Bennie and Frieda, nee Budde, Gain; a brother, Paul Gain; two sisters, Dorothy (Paul “Rocky”) Braun and Betty (Paul “Hopper”) Phillips; a daughter-in-law, Sheree Luna-Bernier; and a beloved granddaughter, Chandra Evans.
Surviving are a daughter and two sons, Jeanne (Randy) Evans of Lenzburg, IL, Mark (Tina) Bernier of Jefferson City, MO, and Doug Bernier of Belleville, IL; two grandchildren, Amber (Brian) Johnson and Mark (Thressa) Bernier; four great-grandchildren, Austin Blakey, Trentin Blakey, Ryder J. Bernier, and Emily Moore; a sister-in-law, Grace Gain; two special friends, Cathy Schickedanz and Neil Haukap; nieces and nephews; cousins; and her beloved cat, Gina.
Arlene’s family would like to extend special thanks to the entire staff of the Cambridge House of Swansea.
Memorials may be made to the family. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 25, 2010, and from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, April 26, 2010, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: A Mass celebrating mom’s life will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, April 26, 2010, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Belleville, IL, with Msgr. William McGhee, Msgr. James Buerster, and Father Vic Barnhart concelebrating.
According to Arlene’s wishes, cremation was held.
Mrs. Bernier retired from Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL, after 29 years as a unit secretary and nurse’s aide. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Belleville, where she served as a Eucharistic minister and was a member of the choir.
Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, Bennie and Frieda, nee Budde, Gain; a brother, Paul Gain; two sisters, Dorothy (Paul “Rocky”) Braun and Betty (Paul “Hopper”) Phillips; a daughter-in-law, Sheree Luna-Bernier; and a beloved granddaughter, Chandra Evans.
Surviving are a daughter and two sons, Jeanne (Randy) Evans of Lenzburg, IL, Mark (Tina) Bernier of Jefferson City, MO, and Doug Bernier of Belleville, IL; two grandchildren, Amber (Brian) Johnson and Mark (Thressa) Bernier; four great-grandchildren, Austin Blakey, Trentin Blakey, Ryder J. Bernier, and Emily Moore; a sister-in-law, Grace Gain; two special friends, Cathy Schickedanz and Neil Haukap; nieces and nephews; cousins; and her beloved cat, Gina.
Arlene’s family would like to extend special thanks to the entire staff of the Cambridge House of Swansea.
Memorials may be made to the family. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 25, 2010, and from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, April 26, 2010, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: A Mass celebrating mom’s life will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, April 26, 2010, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Belleville, IL, with Msgr. William McGhee, Msgr. James Buerster, and Father Vic Barnhart concelebrating.
According to Arlene’s wishes, cremation was held.
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