Bernice M. Chadwick

BERNICE M. CHADWICK, 92 , of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 5:28 am, Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Three Springs Lodge Nursing Home in Chester, Illinois .

She was born to the late John and Hilda (nee Arbeiter) Amschler on October 11, 1924 in Jacob, Illinois.

Bernice married Fletcher “Pat” Chadwick on April 7, 1945 in Platteville, Wisconsin.  He preceded her in death on February 9, 1995.

She was a member of St John Lutheran Church in Chester, Illinois, the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and enjoyed helping with church funeral dinners and the Popeye Picnic until her health declined.

Some of Bernice’s favorite hobbies were quilting with the ladies at her church and cooking.  She was a very good cook.  Her German potato salad was a family favorite.

Bernice retired from Spartan Printing, Sparta, Illinois.

Survivors:
5 Children: Karen (John) Serio              Peoria, AZ
Judy (Harold) Korando         Murphysboro, IL
Barbara (Cliff) McCormick    Chester, IL
Dale (Debbie) Chadwick      Murphysboro, IL
Glenn (Laura) Chadwick      Stevenson, AL
1 Sister:   Velma Dean                        St. Charles, MO
1 Sister-in-law: Beverly Amschler       Murphysboro, IL
19 Grandchildren
32 Great Grandchildren
Nieces, Nephews and Friends

Preceded in death by :  Parents, her Husband – Fletcher “Pat” Chadwick, 1 Son – David
Chadwick, 1 Grandson – Christopher Berry, Great Grandson – Brandon Wham, 2 Brothers – Raymond Amschler and Lawrence Amschler, 1 Sister – Gladys Borrenpohl and 2 brothers-in-law – Elroy Borrenpohl and Bob Dean

Funeral Service :  11:00 am  Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois

Officiating: Rev. Tim Sims

Interment :          Evergreen Cemetery
Chester, Illinois

Visitation :           Tuesday, 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois

Memorials: St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, IL
St. John Lutheran School, Chester, IL
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League