Bernice A. Speier Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bernice A. Speier (Oregon, Wisconsin), who passed away on February 26, 2018 at the age of 94. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bernice A. Speier to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her siblings, Ray Pankratz, Mathilda Frey, Lorraine Fischer, Jeanette Williams and Dorothy Williams; and her siblings-in-law, Margaret Pankratz, Don Frey, Bud Fischer, Willis Leffel, Bob Williams, Howard Kohl and Jim Kusta.

She is survived by: her child-in-law Margie; her son David (Margie); her grandson Matt (Lindsey); her siblings, Donna Zygarlicke (Myron), Rita Kusta, Tina Leffel, Virginia Williams and Jerry Pankratz (Pat); and her brother-in-law Ray Williams. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.

We would like to thank Dr. Goran Rudic and staff in Milwaukee for their care over the years both near and far, Dr. Redentor Galang who helped Bernice over her eight years with depression, dementia, and Alzheimer's, Caring Senior Services caregivers in Milwaukee who cared for her in her home, Goodwill Meals on Wheels, Milwaukee and Duane who delivered each meal with care and fun, the caregivers at Coventry Sebring Village in Madison who assisted her daily, EMT's, St. Mary's ER and Hospital staff for their care, and especially the staff at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg who showed her dignity, compassion and love in her final days.