Bernice Stoll Stroner's Obituary
Decatur – Bernice Stoll Stroner, 92, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Bernice was born on February 14, 1927, in Glenview, IL, the daughter of Elmer W. and Edna (Steil) Stoll. She was a member of the Lutheran, Missouri Synod faith and worked as a day care provider. Bernice married Frank Thomas Stroner on Sept. 21, 1956 in Glenview, IL, and he preceded her in death on Apr. 5, 2001. Also preceding her in death is her sister, Viola White.
She is survived by her children: Thomas F. (June) Stroner of Crystal Lake, IL, and Bonnie L. (William) Heap of Decatur; grandchildren: Heidi A. (James) Simms, Christopher T. (Sierra) Stroner, and Kyle A. (Gretchen) Stroner; great grandchildren: Xander M., Kailyn E., Willow L., and Wesley J.
Visitation will be from 1 pm, Sunday, December 8, 2019, until the memorial service time of 2 pm, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Burial will take place at a later date.
Arrangements by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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