Willard Bernhard

Willard M. Bernhard, 92, Beecher, IL, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 in Joliet, Illinois. Willard was born in Beecher on Sept. 4, 1920 to Martin and Clara Bernhard nee Brands. He was the Manager of the Beecher Grain Elevator. He also farmed, loved mechanics and was a great White Sox fan. Surviving Willard are his son Dave (Patti) of Mokena, Illinois, daughter Debbie (Joe LaPaglia) Bernhard of Plainfield, IL, 4 grandchildren: Dave, Carri, Katie, and Mark, 7 great grandchildren: MacKenzie, Madalyn, Kelsey, Karly, Owen, Peyton, and Weston. One brother Vernon Bernhard of Beecher also survives. His wife Joyce, a brother Melvin, and a sister Lillian precede Willard in death. Visitation will be Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 3 until 8 p.m. at the Hack Funeral Home in Beecher, IL and funeral will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, Beeecher, IL Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013 at 10:00 a.m with Rev. Aaron Moldenhauer and Rev. Ronald Rock officiating. Burial is at Skyline Memorial Park, Monee, IL. Memorial donations may be made to: Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois (online - http://www.wish.org/help/donate)