Formerly of Livonia MI, Canton MI, Cape Canaveral FL, Lexington MI and Detroit MI passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at the age of 84. She was born on September 15, 1933 in Detroit MI.

Beloved wife of the late Robert Theodore (dec. 2002) for 47 years. Loving mother of Robert Timothy (Pam), Thomas (Cheryl), John, and Clarice (Mark) Bondar. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter Mary Kathryn. Grandmother of Barbra (Elton) Weintz, Katie (George) Smith, Jason (Samantha) Beste, Alicia (Kyle) LeMaster, Megan Beste, Jessica Beste, Kaitlyn Bondar and Zachary Bondar. Great-grandmother of Grant, Beatrix and Robin Smith, Greyson and Quinn Weintz and Reid and Maren LeMaster.  Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Visitation Sunday 3 pm - 8 pm.  Funeral Service Monday 11:30 am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home.

Family suggests memorials to Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Bernice's favorite charity.