Berniece Hoggatt, 94, of Marshall, IL passed away 7:57 AM Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018 in her home surrounded by her family. Berniece was born March 9, 1923 at New Berlin, IL, the daughter of William and Elizabeth Randall Austin. She married Elmer R. Hoggatt Jr. on March 29, 1947 at Auburn, rural Clark Co., IL and he preceded her in death on August 12, 2002. Surviving are her children; Paul (Laurie) Hoggatt of Marshall, IL, Marilyn (Camie) Sanders of Marshall, IL, Jimmie (Linda) Hoggatt of Troy, IL and Robin (Bob) Schoenbeck of Arnold, MO; a daughter-in-law, Peggy Trudeau of Marshall, IL; 13 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Ron Trudeau; a grandson, Terry Sanders; 4 brothers, Harold Stroud, Glen Stroud, Guy Austin and Russell Austin; a sister, Ruth Hansen and two half brothers, Glen and Gil Austin. She was a member of OES Chapter #739 and the Pythian Sisters. For many years was a Cub Scout Leader and Trainer. She loved doing crafts, sewing for her family and making quilts. Services in honor her life will be 2:00 PM Saturday at Pearce Funeral Home with Pastors Tim and Bill Duke officiating. Burial will be in the Auburn Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7 PM Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Auburn Cemetery Association. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.