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Bernice Petersen

Female 1923 - 2012  (89 years)


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  • Name Bernice Petersen  [1
    Born 16 Mar 1923  Wayne County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    Died 16 Sep 2012  Valparaiso, Saunders County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • Bernice Dorothy (Soukup) Benes, 89, of Valparaiso, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2012. She was born on March 16, 1923 in rural Hoskins to Carsten and Freida (Harms) Petersen. She was a graduate of Wayne High School. She was united in marriage to her first husband, Detective Frank Soukup in November of 1947 until his passing on December 16, 1966. Bernice then married Philip J. Benes in June of 1970 until his passing on January 20, 1997. Bernice was a member of the Capital City Czech Choraliers, and Sts. Mary & Joseph's Catholic Church PCCW.

      Bernice is survived by sons and daughters-in-law: Gregory (Linda) Soukup of Lincoln, Anthony (Sandra) Benes of Lincoln, Alois (Gail) Benes of Valparaiso, Joseph (Cheryl) Benes of Lincoln, Eugene (Mary) Benes of Valparaiso, Allen (Janice) Soukup of Lincoln, Glen Soukup and significant other Trudy Townley of Lincoln; daughters and son-in-law: Mariann (Randall) Matulka of Valparaiso, Kathleen Weyers and significant other Lenice Marshall of Lincoln; brother and sister-in-law, Merlin (Mary) Petersen of Elmwood; 25 grandchildren, and 26 great grandchildren, and also brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Bernice was preceded in death by her husbands, parents, along with four sisters, and three brothers, and one great grandson.

      Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Sts. Mary & Joseph's Catholic Church in Valparaiso. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 21, 2012 at Sts. Mary & Joseph's Catholic Church in Valparaiso, with Monsignor Paul Witt officiating. Interment will be held at the Czech National Cemetery in Milligan. Memorials may be given to the family for future designation. Condolences and personal reflections may be sent on line at Wadlow http://rozanek.com/ . Arrangements by Wadlow Rozanek Funeral Home, 424 Pine St. Valparaiso.
    Person ID I13456  Strong Family Tree
    Last Modified 17 Aug 2014 

    Family Frank H. Soukup,   b. 16 Apr 1913, Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Dec 1966, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 53 years) 
    Married Nov 1947  [1
    Children 
     1. Living
    Last Modified 18 Sep 2012 
    Family ID F5412  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsDied - 16 Sep 2012 - Valparaiso, Saunders County, Nebraska Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S267] Parker, Helena Soukup---Family Researcher (P.O. Box 1153, Idyllwild, CA 92549).