Bernice Noreen Challoner

Bernice Noreen Challoner, age 80, of Adams, Wisconsin died Saturday, April 14, 2007 at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield, Wisconsin.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Rev. Richard Sunderlage will officiate. Interment will be at the Hancock Cemetery, Hancock, Wisconsin.

Visitation will be at Roseberrys on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Bernice was born July 20, 1926 in Coloma, Wisconsin to Hugh and Hazel (Goodwin) Monroe. She graduated from the Red Brick School in Coloma. Bernice worked on the family farm until she married Stanley Challoner on September 23, 1950 in Bancroft, Wisconsin. The couple lived in Babcock, Dellwood, City Point, and Hancock. Before moving to Adams in 1956. The couple moved to their family farm, where they raised their family, in 1966.

Bernice enjoyed going to rummage sales, auctions, and antique sales. She also sold her crafts at flea markets. She also enjoyed crocheting, raising her cats, woodworking, playing her guitar and accordion, following politics, and spending time with her family.

Bernice was preceded in death by her parents; husband Stanley Challoner; brother Hubert Monroe; and sister Bonnie Olson.

Survivors:
Son: Larry (Lillian) Challoner of Adams, Wisconsin
Daughter: Barbara (Gregory) LaMont of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Alan (Jessica) Challoner of Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Grandchild: James Challoner of Adams, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Jason Challoner of Rosendale, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Clayton (Misty) LaMont of Adams, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Jeremy (Marixa) LaMont of Marshfield, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Crystal LaMont of Janesville, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Derek LaMont of Adams, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Justin LaMont of Adams, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Alicia LaMont of Adams, Wisconsin
numerous Great-Grandchildren
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.