Bernieta M. Bourquin
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Bernieta M. Bourquin, 84, of Apple River, passed away Sunday November 10, 2019 with family at her side at SSM St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born on May 6, 1935 in Illinois, to Herbert and Bernice (Stadel) Bahr. Bernieta married Charles Bourquin February 12, 1955 in Scales Mound. Bernieta farmed alongside Charles for many years and she was a teller at the Apple River State Bank. She was a lifetime member of the Apple River Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed playing cards and games, and fishing. Bernieta enjoyed traveling, especially to Switzerland and spending the winters in the Gulf Shores with Charles. She loved spending time with her family, and especially her great grandchildren.
Bernieta is survived by her Children; Lynnsey (Michael) Armoska of Cherry Valley, and Marcel ( Karen) Bourquin of Apple River, grandchildren; Lisa Adams, Curt Hoagland, Cory (Sara) Bourquin, Kristy Bourquin, great grand children; Kyan Adams, and Bailey Hoagland, Hayden and Emma Bourquin, sister; Leah Mae (Malcolm) Anderberg, step grandson; Nicholas Armoska, step great grandchildren; Calvin and Nolan Armoska.
Bernieta was preceded in death by her; parents, husband; Charles in 2006, sisters and brother Alberta, Verlea, and Calvin.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Bartell-Leamon Funeral Home in Warren, IL.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until time of services on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Funeral Home in Warren.
Burial will be at West Ella Cemetery in Apple River, IL.
Pastor Kathy Linn will officiate the services.
A memorial has been established in her memory.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the Warren Ambulance, and the staff at The Monroe Clinic & Hospital and SSM St. Mary Hospital for the care they gave Bernieta.