Helein, Bernice

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• Obituary: 29 Jun 2011; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Cross, Bernice A. (Nee Helein) "Tiny"
Bernice A. Cross, age 78, of Menasha passed away on Sunday afternoon, June 26, 2011 after a lingering illness. Bernice "Tiny" was born August 8, 1932. Throughout her life she was hard-working and dependable.
Bernice was a warm, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt. She was very sweet-natured, kind, and generous. She loved NASCAR and listening to her scanner. She was a member of St. Timothy Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her children: Christine (Dan) Diehl, Greg (Denise) Cross, Mary (Jim) Larson, Barney (Diane) Cross, Robert (Connie) Cross; 14 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sister, Elsie (Wayne) Helein Johnson; brother-in-law, Ted Birling; Sister-in-law, LaVern Helein; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Earl Cross, parents: Barney and Cecilia (Pomeroy) Helein; sisters: Dorothy Birling, Bette Schiedermayer; her twin brother, Bernard Helein; and son-in-law, Gerald Heidke.
We invite you to celebrate Bernice's life with a gathering of friends and family sharing stories, laughter, and love on Friday, July 1, 2011at 11:00 a.m. at St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Menasha with Rev. Gary Nokleberg officiating. Friends will be received at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Interment will be in Resthaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Bernice's name.
A special thank you to ThedaCare at Home Hospice and Theda Clark Medical Center. They were very special people.
Now a special note from Mom,
"I will miss everyone, but I'll be with people I love. (I hope)"
Westgor Funeral Home 205 W. Doty Ave. Neenah 722-7151
Online Condolences www.westgorfuneralhomes.com
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on June 29, 2011

Bernice married Cross, Russell E. Aft 1950. Russell was born 9 Dec 1931, Winneconne, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; died 4 Jan 1989, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Resthaven Cemetery, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet]

Christine married Diehl, Daniel [Group Sheet]