(nee Miller) Born eternal life on Thursday, March 27, 2025, age 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Chester Stachowiak Jr. Loving mother of Sharon (Jeffrey) Phillips, Christine (Bill) Clough, Dan (Dawn) Stachowiak, the late Chester III and the late Lawrence Stachowiak. Dear grandmother to Anne (Matt) Woiak, Matthew Phillips, Michael (Theresa) Phillips, Glenn Stachowiak and Kevin (Melissa) Stachowiak. Great-grandma of Connor Phillips, Skylar Stachowiak and Dwane Stachowiak. Dear sister of Marge Heinrich. Also survived by other family and friends.

Visitation on Thursday, April 10, 2025, 9-11:00 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Church. 3100 W. Parnell Ave. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. A sincere thank you to Bernice's caregiver, your thoughtful and comforting care was truly appreciated.