Bernice Knisley


December 8th

Bernice Knisley, 79, of Syracuse, IN passed away on December 7, 2011 at the Elkhart Rehabilitation Center.  She was born on June 21, 1932 in Syracuse, In to Chester & Margaret (Poscharscky) Miller.  She was a lifelong area resident.  She was a 1951 graduate of Syracuse High School.  She retired from Johnson Controls after 30 years of service.  She volunteered at Goshen Hospital.  She enjoyed cooking and working in her flower garden.  Bernice is survived by her daughter – Mrs. Darwin (Charlene) Hoogenboom of Goshen.  Her son – Glen Knisley Jr. of Ligonier.  4 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.  2 sisters – Sandra (Roger) Baumgartner of Milford & Darlene (Jack) Kneller of Columbia City.  She was preceded by a sister.  Services will be Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the Eastlund Funeral Home with Pastor John Rauch officiating.  Calling will be 1 hour prior to the service.  Burial will follow at the Syracuse cemetery.  Online condolences may be sent to: eastlundfuneralhome.com


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