Bernadette Stephens

Bernadette L. “Bernie” Stephens, age 89, of Austin, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin. Bernie was born October 10, 1927 in the Township of McPherson, County of Blue Earth, Minnesota to Grant and Margaret Davis. She grew up and attended school in Waseca, Minnesota. Bernie loved and devoted her life to her parents, and five children: Bruce (Mary) Iverson, Barbara (Chet) Gerhart, Mary (Tom) Regenscheid, Michael (Amy) Stephens, Michelle Williams (Edward Young). Her labor of love was to care for both of her parents in her home until they passed. Bernie was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church. She enjoyed archery and gardening in her younger years, reading, caring for animals, watching the Vikings (but, only when they were not losing), mysteries and game shows, and of course would not miss Judge Judy’s verdict for any reason. Survivors include four of her five children; 22 grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Michael Stephens; brother, Kenneth Davis; sister, Delores Marreel. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 am on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. There will be a 5 pm CCW rosary on Friday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 5-7 pm and also one hour before the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. The casket bearers will be Joshua Steichen, Zachary Steichen, Brian Iverson, Brent Iverson, Troy Williams, and Drew Williams. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Service Information

Cemetery

Calvary Cemetery
4th Drive SW
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Friday, January 13 2017
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Mayer Funeral Home
600 2nd Street NW P.O. Box 27
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Saturday, January 14 2017
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Queen of Angels Catholic Church
1001 Oakland Avenue East
Austin MN 55912

Service

Saturday, January 14 2017
11:00 AM

Queen of Angels Catholic Church
1001 Oakland Avenue East
Austin MN 55912