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Bernice Schomer
Bernice Schomer
May 17, 1932 - January 11, 2012
Rock Island, Illinois

Bernice Schomer, 79, of Rock Island, died Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island. As per Ms. Schomer’s request there will be no public services. Burial will be in the Chippiannock Cemetery, Rock Island. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, Rock Island is assisting the family.

Bernice was born on May 17, 1932 in White Hill, Illinois, a daughter of John Henry Williams and Mary (Tyuse) Williams. Ms. Schomer was a homemaker and was a member of the Destiny Baptist Church, Rock Island.

Survivors include her children, Carmen (Winfred) Chatfield, Jacksonville, Florida, Valda (Mark) Shipp, Peoria, Anthony (Joan) Sanchez, Atlanta, Georgia, Beverly Simpson, Davenport and Zelda Simpson, Rock Island; nine grandchildren; and several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; along with a host of other family.

Bernice was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Mary “Baldy” Sanchez; three sisters; and two brothers. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.wheelanpressly.com



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I got the pleasure of meeting Bernice while working at Trinity medical center, as a nurses aide.She is a good soul ,and I love her very much. I am so sorry for your loss.
-- adela andrews

so sorry for your loss Bev & Family
-- Betty Dove

Your mother is beautiful! I remember her and am sorry to hear of her passing. Love you all. Your West End neighbors, the Barbers - Marsha.
-- Your Neighbor & friend, Marsha Barber Jones

To Beverly and the entire family: My family and I would like to send our sincere condolences in the loss of your Mother. We pray that God will give you the strength to endure during this difficult time. We, too recently lost our Mother, and found that God was ever present. Although we miss her dearly, we find comfort in knowing she is with the Lord. Remember: Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. We love you.
-- Joyce Westbrook-Lee

I wnated to send my condolences to Beverly and the rest of the family. I know she is in a better place with no more pain. Even knowing that it is still hard to loose your mother. I will miss our talks and her stories of when she was young. She was always so kind to me and I loved her dearly. Christie Johnston
-- Christie Johnston

Ms.Zelda and family, May the good Lord be your constant companion as you deal with your loss. May her soul rest in peace.
-- Alan Bradley

we love you grandma....u will be missed.
-- C. Alex Sanchez

i miss you more and more everyday, i miss hearing you fuss, i miss sitting at the kitchen table just talking and looking out the window, i miss hearing your childhood stories...save me a seat next to you and my mama love you granny
-- kaniesha sanchez