WITT, Bernice 1924-2024

WITT, HENDERSEN, KOLAR, DORAN, GAMMON

Posted By: Nettie Mae (email)
Date: 6/7/2024 at 11:40:47

Clinton Herald

Bernice C. Witt, age 99, of Clinton, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at Eagle Point Nursing Home. In following Bernice's wishes cremation rites have been accorded. A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024, which would have been Bernice's 100th birthday, at 11 a.m. at St. Irenaeus Calvary Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will follow at Rastrelli's. The Pape Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Bernice was born on May 31, 1924, in Chicago, the daughter of Joseph and Alice (Hendersen) Kolar. She graduated from Lyons High School. Bernice married Laurence Witt on September 7, 1946, at St. Irenaeus Church in Clinton. Laurence passed away in November of 2008. During W.W.II Bernice was employed at the Curtis Company. She and her husband had been members of the Loyal Order of Moose, AMVETS, the former Odeon Club, and NARFE. She enjoyed shopping, going to garage sales, and bowling at the Odeon and in the 55+ league at the Plaza.

Bernice is survived by 3 children; Larry (Jude) Witt of Clinton, Angie Doran of Florida, and Pat (Mike) Gammon of Albany; 3 grandchildren, Bree, Brandon, and Joe, and 6 great grandchildren, Logan, Allison, Carson, Brynleigh, Calvin, and Alex. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and 2 step-brothers, Marvin and Charlie. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.