BEHRENS, BERNICE H. (nee Baker) Bernice Behrens, age 89, of Kaukauna, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at her home. She was born on February 18, 1922 in Kaukauna, the daughter of the late John and Anna (Becker) Baker. Bernice was received in to the Kingdom of our Lord through Holy Baptism at Trinity…
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Bernice Behrens, age 89, of Kaukauna, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at her home. She was born on February 18, 1922 in Kaukauna, the daughter of the late John and Anna (Becker) Baker. Bernice was received in to the Kingdom of our Lord through Holy Baptism at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Kaukauna and confirmed at Peace United Methodist Church in Kaukauna. She graduated from Kaukauna High School. On January 17, 1942, Bernice married Edwin E. Behrens in Oak Park, Illinois. They lived briefly in the Chicago area until Edwin was inducted into the U.S. Army. The couple resided in Palatine, Illinois for 29 years and resided in Hendersonville, North Carolina from 1985 until they returned to Kaukauna in 2002. She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Kaukauna. Bernice retired from Teletype Corporation. Special interest included; Habitat for Humanity, church activities, pinochle and other card games.
Bernice is survived by her husband: Edwin E. Behrens; two sons: Dennis Behrens, Lexington, Kentucky and Chris Behrens, Kaukauna; three grandchildren: Christina, James and Michelle and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sisters and brothers.
The memorial service for Bernice will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 124 W. 10th Street, Kaukauna. Rev. Levi Willms will be officiating. Interment will take place at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Kaukauna. The family will receive relatives and friends from 10:30 am until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society are appreciated.
Fargo Funeral Home
400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920)766-6200

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