Bernice Lancaster

Lancaster, Bernice L. Age 91 of Burlington, passed away Monday December 17th, 2007 at Mt. Carmel Medical and Rehabilitation Center in Burlington. She was born on January 1, 1916 in Waterford the daughter of the late Curtis D. and Laura B. (nee. Kettelhutt) Barnes. She was a descendant of the original founder of Waterford: Levi Barnes. Bernice was a Valedictorian Graduate of Waterford Union High School. On August 4th, 1934 in Waukegan, Illinois, she married Alfred James Lancaster whom preceded her in death after 54 years of marriage in March of 1989. The couple lived in Milwaukee most of there married life, where Bernice was a homemaker and also worked for Globe Union where she retired. She was a member of Waterford Senior Citizens and was an Avid Packers, Brewers and Bucks Fan. Survived by two sons: Richard Lancaster of Iron River, WI and Harry (Pat) Lancaster of Burlington, WI. Seven Grandchildren: Jeff, Kim, Linda, Cindy, Kerry, Curt and Clint. Fourteen Great-Grandchildren, Three Great-Great-Grandchildren, one sister: Evelyn Wuhrman of Florida, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Proceeded in death by her parents, her husband Alfred, daughter Donna, Son Thomas, Sisters Virginia McCue and Dorothy Bott and brother Curtis Barnes. Graveside Services with Reverend Thomas Long will be held 10:00 at Burlington Cemetery on Wednesday December 19th, 2007. Memorials are suggested to Make A Wish Foundation: Gift Processing Center, Post Office Box 29119, Phoenix Arizona 85038-9119 Mealy Funeral Home, Inc. 225 West Main Street Waterford, Wisconsin 53185 262-534-2233 www.mealyfuneralhome.com