Bernice Grace Strahl, 76, formerly of 222 S. Fifth Street, Marquette, entered eternal life Monday morning, November 7, 2005, at the Norlite Nursing Center.

Bernice was born November 21, 1928 in Negaunee, a daughter of Clifford J. and Lillian (Hulverson) Pleau, and was raised in Palmer. She was a 1946 graduate of St. Paul’s Catholic High School in Negaunee. Bernice later attended the Mother Cabrini Memorial Hospital Nursing School in Chicago, Illinois, graduating in 1950 as a registered nurse. On June 22, 1968, she married Leonard J. Strahl. Bernice was employed at various hospitals in the area, among them Bell Memorial Hospital in Ishpeming, and retired in 1984.

Survivors include:

Daughters: Kathy (Charles) Hudson of Harvey and Cheryl Ann (Randy) Bergman of Ishpeming

Grandchildren: Trish (Brian) Morcom; Shannon Hudson; Daniel Bergman; Michael Bergman

Great-granddaughter: Kristiann Locke

Two great-grandsons

Brother: Earl Pleau of Negaunee

Sister: Shirley Jandreau of Palmer

Special Aunt: Hazel Hulverson of Marquette

Bernice was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leonard Strahl; a brother-in-law, Richard Jandreau; and a special aunt, Myrtle Portale.

Honoring Bernice’s request, no services will be scheduled.

Inurnment will be made in the Negaunee Cemetery.