Bernice Eileen (Yerk) Green, 87, of Monon, passed away surrounded by her family at 4:55 PM, January 23, 2017 at White Oak Health Campus of Monticello. She was born November 12, 1929 in El Paso, IL to the late John Elmer and Rose Etta (Armstrong) Yerk. Bernice graduated from Peotone High School in Peotone, IL. She was attended School of Cosmetology.

She married Floyd Green in Brookston, IN on November 12, 1951. He preceded her in death on March 29, 2009.

Bernice was a beautician for many years in Brookston. She also worked at the RCA Factory in Monticello, and the Ribbon Factory of Wolcott. Bernice enjoyed spending her time sewing, crocheting, canning, and freezing vegetables for the winter months. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Surviving are her children, Terry Green of Monon, Diane (John) Davis of Rensselaer, and Mike Green of Monon; brothers, Laverne Yerk of Monticello and Cletus (Christine) Yerk of West Lafayette; sister-in-law, Marlene Yerk of Monticello, and Wynona Yerk of Wolcott. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death along with her parents and husband are brothers, Ivan Yerk, Earl Yerk, and Gene Yerk.

Friends may call from 10 AM (EST) until the time of Funeral Service at 12 PM (Noon), Friday, January 27, 2017 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Pastor Owen Mason to officiate. Interment to follow in Brookston IOOF Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Bernice’s name to the Bernice Green Memorial Fund to be used at a later date for a local good.

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