(nee Nitz) Was born to this life, March 18, 1922 and born to eternal life on May 29, 2008. Loving wife of the late Carl C. Petersen. Beloved mother of Sandra (James) Knuth, Bruce Petersen, Billie Jean (Craig) Harms and Duane (Lucille) Petersen. Also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Erwin Nitz. Bernice was a long time member of Layton Park Lutheran Chruch. She knew and loved the Lord Jesus Christ. Visitation at the Funeral Home, SUN, June 8th, 1-3 PM. Funeral Service at 3 PM. Private interment St. Peters Cemetery, Franklin. PRASSER-KLECZKA SOUTH SUBURBAN CHAPEL 6080 S. 27th St. 414-282-6080