Joyce
Joyce Berner
Joyce A. Berner of Kalamazoo (formerly of Otsego) passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013, in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Berner was born October 9, 1942 in Plainwell to Wayne and Louise (Mollitor) Livingston.
She was a 1960 graduate of Otsego High School and had attended Western Michigan University. Joyce began her career at Kal Equip in Otsego and then stayed home to raise her three children. Later in life she was the proud owner of Looks in Hair Design, a full service salon in Plainwell, for 20 years.
Her main and most joyful purpose in life was her family. She loved being a wife, mother and grandmother. Her love of travel took her and Phil all over the world. Joyce loved her kitties and almost always had a Siamese cat. She also was an avid flower gardener with beautiful roses and other perennials. Sons, Sean and Brent, remember baking cookies with her all the time. Chocolate chip was their favorite. In 1976 Joyce nominated her mother-in-law, Catherine Berner, for the Mother of the Year Award through WAOP radio in Otsego. She submitted a letter explaining how wonderful and giving Catherine was to her family and others. She raised 6 children and worked full time as a registered nurse. Catherine won the contest and Joyce went on the radio to read the letter that earned her the award.
On July 22, 1962 in Kalamazoo she married Philip Berner. They were longtime residents of Otsego, having lived for 50 years across the street from Leighton’s Mill Pond and currently residing in Royal Estates, Kalamazoo. In 1992, Joyce was reunited with her first son, Todd Albright. This included his wife and two daughters. She was a member of St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in Otsego. In September 2011, 49 years after they first pledged their love to each other, Phil and Joyce renewed their vows at St. Margaret’ s Church.
Surviving are her husband, Philip Berner; daughter, Laurie (Berner) and Tim Andrus; sons, Sean Berner, Brent and Merri (Germain) Berner, Todd and Loyale Albright; grandchildren, Cameron and Marissa Andrus, and Lauren Albright; special cousins, Barb and Wayne Davis; and special friends, Mary and Rick Beauchamp, Bob and Sharon Lombardini.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents and granddaughter, Elizabeth Albright.
Friends may visit with Joyce’s family from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday June 18, 2013, at the
Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego
, where the Rosary will be recited at 5:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at
St. Margaret’s Church
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at 11:00 A.M., Rev. Fr. Gordon Greene celebrant. Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego.
Contributions in memory of Joyce may be made to the
Southwest Michigan Alzheimer’s Association
, 350 E. Michigan Ave., Ste. #20, Kalamazoo, MI 49007.
Joyce’s family would like to thank the staffs at the Alamo Nursing Home and Borgess Medical Center for their compassionate care.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Dorothy McNees
June 17, 2013 at 5:23 pm
Sorry to hear of the passing of Joyce. May she rest in peace. I am a third cousin.
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Sharon Lombardini
June 17, 2013 at 6:40 pm
Joyce is in heaven now but will never be forgotten.I will miss her beautiful smile and sense of humor. She has enriched my life just to have known her and call her my friend. I am so sorry for your loss Phil, may she rest in peace.
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Sheri Himes
June 17, 2013 at 9:45 pm
Phil and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Joyce was such a big part of my life ,we were best friends ,we grew up together, we were like sister all ways together. even worked at the Otsego Theater together, She was such a Dear friend, I am sorry we lost touch an went our separate way, Phil I still have the bracelet , Joyce gave to me for helping in your wedding. I have pictures of the last time we were together down at Applebees, with our friend Pat .She spoke with so much love when she talked of her family, her eyes just sparkled, She will be missed, but she will always live in my heart, so many fun memories <3 Heaven has gained an Angel, R.I.P till we meet again.
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Craig and Lorna Sisson
June 17, 2013 at 10:52 pm
We are so sorry and saddened by your loss. May you find peace in the wonderful memories you hold in your hearts. God bless you in this time of sorrow.
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Marcia Quigley
June 18, 2013 at 7:01 am
Dear Laurie and Family,
Please know that your mother is now an Angel in Heaven!
She was always so very nice to me when I had an appointment at Looks! Her smile shall never be forgotten! God Bless all of you!
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Jackie Shaffer Stineback
June 18, 2013 at 9:44 am
Gordy and I are sorry to hear the loss of Joyce. Phil and Joyce were good friends with my parents, Homer and Nadene Shaffer. Business partners. May she rest in peace. Prayers to the family. Phil I will never forget you coming to see Dad before he passed away. He enjoyed the visit with you. Thank you! RIP Joyce……❤
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Sue Van Kampen
June 18, 2013 at 11:26 am
Our thoughts and prayers go out the the entire Berner family for your loss
Marv & Sue Van Kampen & Family
M C Van Kampen Trucking Family
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Terri Shaler
June 18, 2013 at 1:31 pm
All of the staff and volunteers at Christian Neighbors are saddened by the loss of Joyce. She was a wonderful volunteer here with a heart of compassion and love for all she served. Joyce was a kind and gentle person. Your family remains in our prayers and thoughts.
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Marchien (Clock) Marshall
June 18, 2013 at 1:53 pm
I am sorry to hear of Joyce’ s passing.The last time I saw Joyce was at our get together luncheon with the gals from school.
Saying prayers for Phil and family.
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Rick and Sue Rickli
June 18, 2013 at 2:07 pm
Phil,
So sorry to hear about Joyce. It doesn’t seem that long ago we moved in and became your neigbor, watched your kids grow and you watched our family grow. You and Joyce have always been good neighbors and we truly appreciate your kindness. May our thoughts and prayers be with you.. Godbless Rick,Sue and boys
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Debbie (Smalla)Mendez
June 18, 2013 at 9:53 pm
Phil and Laurie , so sorry for your loss. Joyce will always have a special place in my heart .I’m sorry I didn’t make it to visitation I didn’t know till Wednesday evening about her passing.I will always remember her kindness and her sweet smile !may she rest now for she is no longer in pain,i will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
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Marie Andrus
June 19, 2013 at 8:00 am
Laurie & Tim
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. I am sure she will be greatly missed and know that she will find everlasting rest in the Arms of the Lord.
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Jennifer (Hare) Edson
June 19, 2013 at 9:53 am
I am so sorry for your loss.
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Marie Ouzoonian
June 19, 2013 at 9:53 am
Laurie and family,
My heartfelt condolences to you Laurie on the loss of your mother. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Hugs to you,
Marie
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Claudette Filiputti
June 19, 2013 at 4:02 pm
Sorry for the family’s loss. I was a dedicated customer at Looks for many years and always looked forward to chatting with Joyce. Always happy and upbeat…made you feel good when you left. May heaven enjoy her smile and kindness.
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Vickie Kirby
June 20, 2013 at 10:13 am
Dear Laruie and Family,
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. Please know my prayers are with you and your family. You are greatly missed at Menasha and I think of you often.
Vickie
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Diane Boysen
June 26, 2013 at 7:08 pm
Dear Brent and Merri, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother and Mother in Law. We are sending up prayers for you. Please let me know if we can do anything for you.
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Terri Hogue-Long
July 24, 2013 at 12:12 pm
Dear Laurie and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I am sending prayers your way for some peace, comfort, and guidance through this difficult time. Know that your mom may now be at peace and is with God in the heavens above.
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She was a 1960 graduate of Otsego High School and had attended Western Michigan University. Joyce began her career at Kal Equip in Otsego and then stayed home to raise her three children. Later in life she was the proud owner of Looks in Hair Design, a full service salon in Plainwell, for 20 years.
Her main and most joyful purpose in life was her family. She loved being a wife, mother and grandmother. Her love of travel took her and Phil all over the world. Joyce loved her kitties and almost always had a Siamese cat. She also was an avid flower gardener with beautiful roses and other perennials. Sons, Sean and Brent, remember baking cookies with her all the time. Chocolate chip was their favorite. In 1976 Joyce nominated her mother-in-law, Catherine Berner, for the Mother of the Year Award through WAOP radio in Otsego. She submitted a letter explaining how wonderful and giving Catherine was to her family and others. She raised 6 children and worked full time as a registered nurse. Catherine won the contest and Joyce went on the radio to read the letter that earned her the award.
On July 22, 1962 in Kalamazoo she married Philip Berner. They were longtime residents of Otsego, having lived for 50 years across the street from Leighton’s Mill Pond and currently residing in Royal Estates, Kalamazoo. In 1992, Joyce was reunited with her first son, Todd Albright. This included his wife and two daughters. She was a member of St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in Otsego. In September 2011, 49 years after they first pledged their love to each other, Phil and Joyce renewed their vows at St. Margaret’ s Church.
Surviving are her husband, Philip Berner; daughter, Laurie (Berner) and Tim Andrus; sons, Sean Berner, Brent and Merri (Germain) Berner, Todd and Loyale Albright; grandchildren, Cameron and Marissa Andrus, and Lauren Albright; special cousins, Barb and Wayne Davis; and special friends, Mary and Rick Beauchamp, Bob and Sharon Lombardini.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents and granddaughter, Elizabeth Albright.
Friends may visit with Joyce’s family from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday June 18, 2013, at the
Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego
, where the Rosary will be recited at 5:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at
St. Margaret’s Church
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at 11:00 A.M., Rev. Fr. Gordon Greene celebrant. Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego.
Contributions in memory of Joyce may be made to the
Southwest Michigan Alzheimer’s Association
, 350 E. Michigan Ave., Ste. #20, Kalamazoo, MI 49007.
Joyce’s family would like to thank the staffs at the Alamo Nursing Home and Borgess Medical Center for their compassionate care.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
Offer Condolence for the family of Joyce Berner
Condolence Messages
Dorothy McNees
June 17, 2013 at 5:23 pm
Sorry to hear of the passing of Joyce. May she rest in peace. I am a third cousin.
Reply
Sharon Lombardini
June 17, 2013 at 6:40 pm
Joyce is in heaven now but will never be forgotten.I will miss her beautiful smile and sense of humor. She has enriched my life just to have known her and call her my friend. I am so sorry for your loss Phil, may she rest in peace.
Reply
Sheri Himes
June 17, 2013 at 9:45 pm
Phil and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Joyce was such a big part of my life ,we were best friends ,we grew up together, we were like sister all ways together. even worked at the Otsego Theater together, She was such a Dear friend, I am sorry we lost touch an went our separate way, Phil I still have the bracelet , Joyce gave to me for helping in your wedding. I have pictures of the last time we were together down at Applebees, with our friend Pat .She spoke with so much love when she talked of her family, her eyes just sparkled, She will be missed, but she will always live in my heart, so many fun memories <3 Heaven has gained an Angel, R.I.P till we meet again.
Reply
Craig and Lorna Sisson
June 17, 2013 at 10:52 pm
We are so sorry and saddened by your loss. May you find peace in the wonderful memories you hold in your hearts. God bless you in this time of sorrow.
Reply
Marcia Quigley
June 18, 2013 at 7:01 am
Dear Laurie and Family,
Please know that your mother is now an Angel in Heaven!
She was always so very nice to me when I had an appointment at Looks! Her smile shall never be forgotten! God Bless all of you!
Reply
Jackie Shaffer Stineback
June 18, 2013 at 9:44 am
Gordy and I are sorry to hear the loss of Joyce. Phil and Joyce were good friends with my parents, Homer and Nadene Shaffer. Business partners. May she rest in peace. Prayers to the family. Phil I will never forget you coming to see Dad before he passed away. He enjoyed the visit with you. Thank you! RIP Joyce……❤
Reply
Sue Van Kampen
June 18, 2013 at 11:26 am
Our thoughts and prayers go out the the entire Berner family for your loss
Marv & Sue Van Kampen & Family
M C Van Kampen Trucking Family
Reply
Terri Shaler
June 18, 2013 at 1:31 pm
All of the staff and volunteers at Christian Neighbors are saddened by the loss of Joyce. She was a wonderful volunteer here with a heart of compassion and love for all she served. Joyce was a kind and gentle person. Your family remains in our prayers and thoughts.
Reply
Marchien (Clock) Marshall
June 18, 2013 at 1:53 pm
I am sorry to hear of Joyce’ s passing.The last time I saw Joyce was at our get together luncheon with the gals from school.
Saying prayers for Phil and family.
Reply
Rick and Sue Rickli
June 18, 2013 at 2:07 pm
Phil,
So sorry to hear about Joyce. It doesn’t seem that long ago we moved in and became your neigbor, watched your kids grow and you watched our family grow. You and Joyce have always been good neighbors and we truly appreciate your kindness. May our thoughts and prayers be with you.. Godbless Rick,Sue and boys
Reply
Debbie (Smalla)Mendez
June 18, 2013 at 9:53 pm
Phil and Laurie , so sorry for your loss. Joyce will always have a special place in my heart .I’m sorry I didn’t make it to visitation I didn’t know till Wednesday evening about her passing.I will always remember her kindness and her sweet smile !may she rest now for she is no longer in pain,i will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Reply
Marie Andrus
June 19, 2013 at 8:00 am
Laurie & Tim
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. I am sure she will be greatly missed and know that she will find everlasting rest in the Arms of the Lord.
Reply
Jennifer (Hare) Edson
June 19, 2013 at 9:53 am
I am so sorry for your loss.
Reply
Marie Ouzoonian
June 19, 2013 at 9:53 am
Laurie and family,
My heartfelt condolences to you Laurie on the loss of your mother. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Hugs to you,
Marie
Reply
Claudette Filiputti
June 19, 2013 at 4:02 pm
Sorry for the family’s loss. I was a dedicated customer at Looks for many years and always looked forward to chatting with Joyce. Always happy and upbeat…made you feel good when you left. May heaven enjoy her smile and kindness.
Reply
Vickie Kirby
June 20, 2013 at 10:13 am
Dear Laruie and Family,
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. Please know my prayers are with you and your family. You are greatly missed at Menasha and I think of you often.
Vickie
Reply
Diane Boysen
June 26, 2013 at 7:08 pm
Dear Brent and Merri, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother and Mother in Law. We are sending up prayers for you. Please let me know if we can do anything for you.
Reply
Terri Hogue-Long
July 24, 2013 at 12:12 pm
Dear Laurie and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I am sending prayers your way for some peace, comfort, and guidance through this difficult time. Know that your mom may now be at peace and is with God in the heavens above.
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