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BERNADETTE M. BISKUP

1950 - 2015

BORN

1950

DIED

2015

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W. W. Holt Funeral Home, Inc.

175 W 159th St

Harvey, Illinois

BERNADETTE BISKUP Obituary

Biskup, Bernadette M. Bernie was the welcome second child of Andy and Betty Biskup, born May 25, 1950 in Chicago. She was preceded in death by her only brother, Florian (Yogi) Biskup; and her parents. Bernie, known as "Sis" to her immediate family, grew up in Five Holy Martyrs parish in Chicago where she attended the parish elementary grade school. She worked at West Side VA Hospital for over 20 years and continued her career as Chief Operating Officer at the University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago. Her memory will be cherished by her sister-in-law, Susan Biskup; nephews, Dave and Jon; niece, Carrie; also Breana, Jaylen, Dylen, and their parents, Vyagales Shaw and Alana DuPaty; cousins and many friends. Arrangements entrusted to W.W. Holt Funeral Home, 175 West 159th St., Harvey, IL 60426 (708) 331-0310.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 9, 2015.

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Velma Barker-Hill RN

June 15, 2015

Bernie was my first Chief Nurse at Lakeside VA here in Chicago, IL. She was a great leader and she will be greatly miss. My condolences to the family and friend.

Jonathan Smith

June 11, 2015

My deepest condolences. I just found out and wish I could have made the service. Prayers from the Jonathan Smith family. I worked very closely with Bernadette at the VA and she was one of the BEST!

Retta Turner

June 11, 2015

Ms. Biskup will truly be missed. She was a beautiful person. I loved her smile. She always brought in a cake or something to celebrate all of our special occasions.

My condolences to the family and friends of Ms. Biskup.

Lynne O'Donnell, RN, ANP

June 11, 2015

We remember Bernie well at Westside VA! An important part of our VA history. So sorry for your loss...

June 11, 2015

To the family of Ms.Biskup please know that you are in my prayers, To know Ms.Biskup is to Love her and I will always cherish our working together here at Jesse Brown VA Medical center. Her and Mr. Denardo chose me to be the Manager for people with disabilities and oh what fun we all had her smiles and advice I will always hold on to. My Name is Sandra kay Walker--Medical records tech

Deborah Brown

June 11, 2015

So sorry to hear this news. My prayers and condolences are extended to the family. I worked with Ms. Biskup at the VA and she was a great and caring person. She was an outstanding Leader and always had a positive demeanor! She will be missed!
Deborah Moore-Brown Jesse Brown VA Medical Center , Chicago

latonia Walker

June 10, 2015

Bernie will be missed

Darlene Modelski

June 10, 2015

What a loss! My heart goes out to her family. Remembering the good times BB.

Lauren Heiy

June 9, 2015

Bernie's friendship was always treasured in nursing school at Little Company of Mary. Prayers to her family for healing. Lauren Heiy

June 9, 2015

My deepest sympathies go out to your family. May the God of all comfort continue to be with your family.

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