BERNICE STIRNAMAN, 98, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 8:31 pm on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Chester Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Chester, IL. She was born to Alex and Lena (nee: Lutz) Danis on August 30, 1915 in Riley Lake, IL. She married Roy C. Stirnaman on October 26, 1933 at St. Mary's Church, in Riley Lake, IL. He preceded her in death on May 1, 1991. Bernice was a retired seamstress factory worker. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Ellis Grove, IL and the Altar Sodality. Survivors: 1 Daughter-in-law: Rose (Roy) Seymour Ellis Grove, IL 1 Granddaughter: Tammy Hartman 2 Great Grandchildren: Jennifer (James) Knott Charles Douglas Suhre 2 Great-Great Grandchildren: Blake Huffman Parker Knott Preceded in death by: Parents, Husband - Roy Stirnaman, 1 Son - Douglas Stirnaman and 1 Sister Rose Snider Funeral Mass: 10:00 am, Tuesday, December 10, 2013 St. Mary Catholic Church, Ellis Grove, Illinois Officiating: Rev. Ben Stern Visitation: Monday - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tuesday - 7:30 am - 9:30 am Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home Interment: Ellis Grove City Cemetery Ellis Grove, IL Memorials: Masses