In Memory Of
Mary A. Bernickus
1940
2021
Mary A. Bernickus
October 5, 1940 — February 10, 2021
Mary A Bernickus, née Kaffer
Born October 5, 1940, Joliet, IL, died February 10, 2021, St. Peter's, MO.
Graduated, St Francis Academy, 1958 and College of St Francis 1962, both of Joliet. Worked as a journalist, starting the first newspaper for the Diocese of Joliet, a teacher in IL and MO, and case manager for developmentally disabled individuals in MO.
Mary enjoyed gardening, cooking, and making crafts, but most of all she loved to spend time with her family as well as her extended family.
She is survived by two sons, William J Bernickus, Jr., and Thomas A Bernickus (Laura), a sister, Kathryn A Kaffer of Gallup, NM, a brother James E Kaffer, of Sturgeon Lake, MN, 4 grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John D and Isabelle G Kaffer, her husband, William J Bernickus, Sr, one daughter, Linda A Courtois, and a brother John C Kaffer.
Please make any memorial contributions to: Brain Injury Association of America at www.biausa.org
A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, August 19, 2021.
Second celebration of life gathering in Mary's hometown:
Joliet, IL:
Saturday August 21st, from 1-4pm
Cememo's Restaurant
1630 Essington Road
Joliet, IL 60435
815-254-2500
To share a memory of Mary or leave a special message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
Born October 5, 1940, Joliet, IL, died February 10, 2021, St. Peter's, MO.
Graduated, St Francis Academy, 1958 and College of St Francis 1962, both of Joliet. Worked as a journalist, starting the first newspaper for the Diocese of Joliet, a teacher in IL and MO, and case manager for developmentally disabled individuals in MO.
Mary enjoyed gardening, cooking, and making crafts, but most of all she loved to spend time with her family as well as her extended family.
She is survived by two sons, William J Bernickus, Jr., and Thomas A Bernickus (Laura), a sister, Kathryn A Kaffer of Gallup, NM, a brother James E Kaffer, of Sturgeon Lake, MN, 4 grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John D and Isabelle G Kaffer, her husband, William J Bernickus, Sr, one daughter, Linda A Courtois, and a brother John C Kaffer.
Please make any memorial contributions to: Brain Injury Association of America at www.biausa.org
A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, August 19, 2021.
Second celebration of life gathering in Mary's hometown:
Joliet, IL:
Saturday August 21st, from 1-4pm
Cememo's Restaurant
1630 Essington Road
Joliet, IL 60435
815-254-2500
To share a memory of Mary or leave a special message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Mary A. Bernickus, please visit our flower store.
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