Bernice Smith

January 28, 1922 - August 23, 2020

Bernice Smith, 98 years old of Round Lake Beach, passed away on Sunday August 23, 2020. She was born in Chicago on January 28, 1922 to Arvid and Loretta Herling. She married William “Bill” Smith in 1942 and was married for 38 years before his passing in 1980. She grew up in Chicago but spent 15 years in Fox Lake and was a long time resident of Ingleside for over 50 years. She was a long time member of St. Bede Church and enjoyed volunteering for St. Vincent DePaul and Gateway House. Bernice retired from ITW working in accounts payable. She was a very loving and kind soul that always thought about everyone else before herself. She loved spending time with her family and friends and will be missed by many who loved her dearly. She is preceded in death by her husband William “Bill” , her parents, daughter Monica Nelson, siblings Joseph Herling, Lorraine Wilson, John Herling and Thomas “Babe” Herling. Bernice is survived by her children David Smith, Kathleen Scully, Loretta Frystak, Rebecca Surber, Marian Frantz, Janet Smith, Virginia Wagner and Pamela Starnes, 22 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren. A private burial service was held. A celebration of life will be held on the anniversary of her death next year.