Mrs. Bernice M. Bloomberg, Galesburg Chapel
93, of Galesburg, died at 10:20 a.m. Thursday, June 14, 2012 in OSF St. Mary Medical Center.
She was born June 14, 1919 in Galesburg, the daughter of Carl and Edla Blixt Carlson. She married Carl M. Bloomberg on October 31, 1943 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on February 11, 2009.
Bernice is survived by two daughters, Vicki (and Ronald) Macfarlane of Leesburg, Fla. and Nancy (and Richard) Mann of The Villages, Fla.; four grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, and two sisters.
Bernice was the first secretary at WGIL. She also owned and operated Plantland with her husband. She graduated from Galesburg High School and Brown’s Business College. Bernice was a member of First Lutheran Church and was a Lioness through the Galesburg Lions Club.
Funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 18, 2012 in Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Rev. James Ecklund will officiate. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the chapel. Burial will be in East Linwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church or the Galesburg Railroad Museum. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
Good bye Grandma,
I knew the time would come to have to say good bye but I didn’t realize how hard it would be. You were a wonderful grandmother (and great grandmother) and we miss you so much already.
I know you are in a better place and that Grandpa was there to greet you.
Love Always,
Eric, Jeanne, Raleigh & Julia
To our beloved grandmother,
You are such a strong lady…I’m so happy Ella takes after you! We are saddened that we have to say goodbye. You have been a big inspiration to us all. We will miss you terribly but we know you are happy now that you are with Grandpa.
Love forever,
Matthew, Megan, Brady and Ella
Dear Nancy, Rich, Eric, Jason and families;
While we don’t know the perfect words to say or the exact things to do to comfort you, we want you to know how sorry we are to hear of your loss.
Bernice was a terrffic woman and such a role model as to how to grow old gracefully. We feel very blessed to have known her. Bernice will live on in the hearts and the minds of those she touched which were many.
May you be comforted in knowing that her and Carl are dancing in heaven and watching over all of you. You have so much to remember and treasure always. May all of the precious memories comfort you in the days, weeks and months ahead. May you be also comforted in knowing others share in your sorrow.
Our deepest sympathy to all of you, specially Nancy
you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Tink & Bruce
Dear Nancy, Rich & Family,
We were so saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. Please know that you are all in our prayers as you mourn her loss. She must be smiling down from heaven with your dad, seeing her whole family together now as you all gather together. But remember, she is not gone in spirit, and she will be with you all forever…and what a wonderful daughter you are…no regrets Nancy, just wonderful memories.
Nancy and Vicki,
Don and I want to extend our sympathy to you and your families. Your mom was a delight to chat with when we dropped our antique clocks off for your dad. She was always quick to keep us up to date on how you were and what was going on with you, Nancy.
Mary (Hinchman) and Don Bortz
Nancy and Family—So sorry for your loss. Know it is hard to lose them and will be thinking of you!