- Bernice M. Mills, 83, Neenah, passed away on Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. She was born Oct. 29, 1926, to the late Michael and Ger-trude (Stuehser) Bethke. Bernice and Kendall Mills were united in marriage on May 1, 1948.
Bernice enjoyed making scrapbooks, taking photos and sharing these memories. Weekly, she attended the Chapel Prayer Chain at St. Margaret Mary Church in Neenah. She will be remembered as a nurturer, selflessly always putting others before herself. This was displayed by never forgetting anyone's birthday and staying in touch with those she loved by writing heartfelt letters. Another joy of hers was baking for both her family and others. She was well known in the Valley for working at Gene's Bake Shop, as well as for her ability to make everyone feel special and welcome. She was also very proud and supportive of her family.
Bernice is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Kendall; seven children, Peggy (Billy) Brown, Mary (Jack) Taves, Debby (Bob) Schultz, Dawn (Leroy) Schneidewend, Bill (special friend, Lori) Mills, Gregg (fiancee, Debbie) Mills and Kim (Keith) Reetz; 15 grandchildren, Jason Oliver, Stephanie Webb, Jon Taves, Sarah Gage, Andy Schultz, Tedd Schneidewend, Hannah Schneidewend, Kaity Shea, Abbey Mills, Alex Mills, Jillian Khadra, Benn Mills, Jim Reetz, Amber Roberts and Logan Reetz. She is further survived by eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Paul (Phyllis) Bethke; and a sister-in-law, Anita Faust.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Eugene and Tony Bethke; grandson, Justin Oliver; brother-in-law, Gordon (Pearl) Mills; sister-in-law, Norma Grab; and brother-in-law, Tony Faust.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Bernice will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church of Neenah. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, at Neenah's Westgor Funeral Home and again on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the hour of Mass. Interment will be at Highland Memorial Park, Garden of Valor.
Memorials sent to the American Heart Association in Bernice's name would be appreciated.
We know she is happier now and feel she is watching over us. There is an empty place in our hearts. Mom, you were so special to everyone's lives you touched. We asked God to take away your discomfort and that is what He did when He took you with Him. We can't touch you anymore, but you will be in our hearts and minds forever. We'll see you in Heaven someday. We love you.
Special thanks to the Fifth Floor staff of Theda Clark for their compassionate care of Bernice, as well as Dr. Kimberly Berg. She was Mom's Guardian Angel.
Westgor Funeral Home 205 W. Doty Ave.
Neenah 920-722-7151
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1926 - 2010 (83 years)
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