Barbara J. Berner, 69, of Marshall, IL passed away 11:10 AM Thursday, August 28, 2014 in the Burnsides Community Care Center at Marshall.
She was born April 9, 1945at Terre Haute, IN, the daughter of Theodore "Bud" and Wilma Morris Malone. She was married to David Berner who preceded her in death in 1970. She was later preceded in death by her companion, Joe "Skeet" Decker in 2003. Surviving are a son, Erich (Tracey) Berner of Marshall, IL; Three grandsons, Weston Berner of Marshall, IL, Wade (Jill) Berner of Edwardsville, IL and Walker Berner of Marshall, IL; a sister, Mary Carey of Marshall, IL; a brother, Chuck (Debbie) Malone of Prairieton, IN; best friends, Mary Lou and Tom Wernz of Marshall, IL; five nieces; one nephew and fifteen great nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Patty Voigt and one niece, Kelly Hammonds.
She was a graduate of Gerstmeyer High School at Terre Haute, IN and was a member of the Sr. Social Club of Marshall. She truly loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Services in honor of her life will be 12 Noon Saturday at Pearce Funeral Home in Marshall with Bro. John Cutshall officiating. Burial will be beside her husband in the Zion Cemetery, rural Marshall. Visitation will be 10:00 AM until service time Saturday at the funeral home.