Bernice O. (Hefer) Stiegemeier

Bernice O. Stiegemeier, 97, of Staunton, IL, passed away at 2:55 AM on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Staunton Health & Rehab Center in Staunton, IL.  She was born May 7, 1926 in Staunton, Illinois, the daughter of the late Fred Hefer & Emma (Walker) Mueller.  She married Billy Stiegemeier on September 13, 1947 at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Staunton, IL & he passed away on June 29, 2012.

Bernice was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Staunton, IL;  St. Paul Women's Fellowship;  Staunton Junior Service Club;  Staunton VFW Ladies Auxiliary;  Volunteer at His Service Station in Staunton;  Concordia Ladies of Staunton;  & Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge Ladies Auxiliary.

She is survived by two sons -  Craig (Barbara) Stiegemeier of St. Charles, MO,  &  Dennis (Sarah) Stiegemeier of Staunton, IL;  five grandchildren -  Drew (Sandra) Stiegemeier of Staunton, IL,  Douglas (Alex) Stiegemeier of Atlanta, GA;,  Billy (Kathryn) Stiegemeier of Troy, IL,  Maggie (Andy) Griesbaum of St. Louis, MO,  &  Charles (Megan) Stiegemeier of Omaha, NE;  eight great grandchildren -  Griffin,  Adele,  Benjamin,  Samuel,  Aiden,  Blair, Florence, and Abraham;  numerous nieces, nephews, & cousins also survive.

Friends may call from 9 to 11 AM on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Staunton, IL.  Memorial services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Staunton, IL, with Rev. Jeremy Wood officiating.  Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Staunton, IL.  

Memorials are suggested to either St. Paul United Church of Christ in Staunton,  The Organ Fund at St. Paul United Church of Christ, or to Pedal for the Cause. 

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