Berniece H Fischer

Berniece H. Fischer, age 80, of Stockton, Illinois, formerly of Woodbine, Illinois passed away Monday, September 3, 2007, at Galena Stauss Hospital, Galena, Illinois. A Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 6, 2007 at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth with Father James Canova officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Elizabeth. Friends may call from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth.
Berniece was born on September 14, 1926, the daughter of Edward R. and Sadie M (Ristau) Wagner in Luverne, Iowa. In 1948, Berniece married Delmar Fischer in Elizabeth. Delmar passed away on July 11, 1977 in Freeport, Illinois.
Berniece began developing a fine skill of sewing at the young age of six years old.
In her spare time, she enjoyed reading a good book or playing Bingo. Berniece worked at Atwood Manufacturing Company as a welder for twenty-seven years, retiring in 1989.
Berniece is survived by her loving son, Timothy (and loving daughter in-law Andrea) Fischer of Bellvue, Iowa; a sister, Marjorie Eastman of Elizabeth; two grandsons, Jaeson and Matthew; and one great grand daughter, Brianna.
Berniece is preceded in death by her parents; husband Delmar; three brothers, Marlin, Leroy and Harlan; and three sisters, Dorothy Johns, LaVonne Wagner and Mardell Boyd.