Bernita Lonergan

Bernita Clarissa Lonergan (Hendrickson), age 99 of Austin, died Monday, April 18, 2016 at the St. Mark’s Lutheran Home. She was born Nov. 6, 1916 to Albert and Ida (Vangen) Hendrickson in Allamakee County, IA. She was the oldest of two Children. Bernita was married to Nov. 17, 1938 to William E. Lonergan in Osage, IA. After they were married, they moved to Mason City, IA and farmed there until 1950 when they moved to the Austin area, where they farmed until retirement. Bernita was raised in the city, but loved country life. She love animals (chickens), gardening, - she was a member of the Austin Town and Country Garden club for many years. She held offices in the garden club, her church and the Neighborhood Club. She was active in her Church. Her hobbies were playing cards and growing/tending flowers. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law: William Jr. and Meri Jo Lonergan, Austin, daughter Darlene Schottler, Austin, 10 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, and 9 great-great grandchildren. Sister-in-Law Dora Lonergan Weiland, brother-in-law Mahlon Lonergan, Rose Creek, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband: William E. Lonergan Sr. and brother Edward Hendrickson; great grandson, William Lawrence Schottler. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, April 22, 2016 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lyle MN, with Rev. Karl Dalager officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the church. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home

Service Information

Cemetery

Oakwood Cemetery
1800 4 St. NW
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Friday, April 22 2016
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Our Savior's Lutheran Church
103 Pershing Ave.
Lyle MN 55953

Service

Friday, April 22 2016
11:00 AM

Our Savior's Lutheran Church
103 Pershing Ave.
Lyle MN 55953