Bernice H. Kitelinger

Bernice H. Kitelinger, age 85, of Lancaster, died on Saturday, January 17, 2009, at Grant  Regional Health Center, Lancaster. She was born on June 16, 1923, in Lancaster, the daughter of Albert and Hilda (Heberlein) Behling. On January 3, 1946, she was united in marriage to Hollis Kitelinger. After their marriage, the couple farmed in Mt. Ida. Hollis preceded Bernice in death on December 10, 1962. In 1965, Bernice moved to Lancaster where she was employed at Lancaster  Memorial Hospital.

Survivors include her son, James (Rhonda) Kitelinger,  Darlington, and nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Bernice was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth (Joyce) Behling.

Private grave side services were held on  Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at  Prairie Cemetery in Fennimore, with Rev. Mark Dieter officiating.