Bernice Senkyr Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Bernice Senkyr of Franklin, Minnesota, whose life came to an end on March 22, 2025 at the age of 91, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bernice Senkyr to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Kalkhoff and Kathryn Kalkhoff (Fangmann); her husband Roger Senkyr of Joseph's Catholic Church; her daughter Denise; and her granddaughter Ana Marie.
She is survived by: her children, Brenda Halvorson (Tim) of Dawson, Lonnie (Kristi) of Franklin, Robert (Cecilia) of Franklin, Jim (Kay) of Clearwater and Randy (Amy) of St Clair; her son-in-law Steve Helgemo of Madison; her grandchildren, Joey Senkyr (Bronwyn), Mark Senkyr, Amber Paulson (Nathan), Robert Senkyr, Elizabeth Hansen (Brian), Scott Senkyr (Brynn), Maria Senkyr and Connor Senkyr; her great grandchildren, Lane, Jamie Senkyr, Elijah and Caeli Hansen; her sisters, Beatrice Serbus of Buffalo Lake and Rita Goblirsch of Wabasso; her sister-in-law Marlene Fransen of Owatonna; her brother Bernard Kalkhoff (Louise); her sister-in-law Bernice; her brothers, Ernest Kalkhoff (Dorothy) and Jerome Kalkhoff (Joan); and her brothers-in-law, Francis Goblirsch, George Serbus, Donald Senkyr (Mellie), Jack Forcier and Don Fransen.
Visitation was held on Saturday, March 29th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St Andrew's Catholic Church (17 1st St SE, Fairfax, MN 55332). A funeral service was held on Saturday, March 29th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, March 29th 2025 at the Birch Cooley Cemetery.
