Beatrice Bernklau

Beatrice Aletha Bernklau (nee Bower), 101, of Bartlett. Beatrice was the beloved wife of the late Walter for 60 years; cherished daughter of the late Floyd and Alma; loving sister of the late Lorraine Smith; dear aunt of Patricia (Michael) Musson; proud grandaunt of Michael (Colette) Musson and Arlene (Matthew) Leonard; fond great grandaunt Nathan, Grace and Brandon Leonard.

Beatrice was an employee of Illinois Bell for 38 years. She lived in Arizona for 30 years after her retirement and moved back to Bartlett to be closer to her family.

Memorial visitation Tuesday, July 12, 10:00a.m. until the time of memorial Mass 10:30a.m. at Sacred Heart Chapel at Clare Oaks, 801 Carillon Dr., Bartlett. Cremation took place privately at Countryside Crematory. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations to Alexian Brothers Hospice www.alexianbrothershealth.org or Sisters of Saint Joseph-TOSF, Development Office, PO Box 305 Stevens Point, WI 54481 would be appreciated.

Arrangements by Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory. For information (630)289-7575.