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Wayne Bernas Obituary

Bernas, Wayne T. age 52, late of Tinley Park, IL, beloved husband of Jenny Bernas (nee Niekamp), loving father of Amy, Julie, Greg and Carol, proud grandfather of Jeremy, dear son of (the late) Edward and Dottie Bernas, devoted brother of Edward Bernas, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday, 9:15 a.m., from the Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 S. Harlem Ave., Tinley Park, to Parkview Christian Church service at 10 a.m. Interment in Good Shepherd. Wayne was a Union bricklayer for over 30 years. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Children's Memorial Hospital C/O of Children's tribute, 2300 Children's Plaza, Chicago, IL, 60614. Visitation Friday, from 3 to 9 p.m. 708-532-1635 or www.vandenbergfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 6, 2008.

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DOTTIE BERNAS

October 31, 2009

WAYNE IT'S ALMOST 1 YEAR . I MISS YOU EVERY DAY. BUT REMMBER WHAT I ALWAY TOLD YOU . NO MATTER HOW OLD YOU WERE , YOU WOULD ALWAY BE MY BABY. LOVE YOU . MOM

DOTTIE BERNAS

April 6, 2009

WAYNE, I KNOW YOUR WITH DAD AND DENISE . IT'S BEEN 5 MONTH'S THAT YOUR GONE .I MISS YOU EVERY DAY ,BUT I KNOW YOUR ALL ARE WATCHING OVER ALL OF US. I LOVE YOU WAYNE.. (MOM)

Dave Weakley

November 19, 2008

Dear Jenny and Family, Cheryll and I just heard about Wayne's passing. It has been some time since I had last seen Wayne, but Cheryll would often bring home stories, after seeing Wayne at her office, about our good times in Tinley. You all are in our hearts.

Tom Matthews

November 14, 2008

Bernas Family,

I was very sad to hear that Wayne has passed away. It has been a lot of years since I have seen him but my memories from TPHS are great. Our thoughts are prayers are with all of you.

Pat Ambriz

November 10, 2008

Dear Jenny,
I just learned of the sad news and words cannot express my heart-felt sympathy for you and your children. Shirley always talks about Wayne and her fond memories of their childhood together. Jenny, my prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief.

jeni krzeczkowski

November 8, 2008

Dear Bernas Family,

I'm am so deeply sorry for you loss. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Barbara Haseman

November 7, 2008

Dear Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Wayne's passing. Our prayers are with you.
Love,
Aunt Therese, Cynthia, Barb and Mark

Glenn Miller

November 7, 2008

Dear Bernas Family,

I was saddened to learn of Wayne's passing. I grew up a couple of houses away and have many fond memories of sleeping out in the back yard, swimming in the pool and setting the creek on fire. Please know that your family is in my family's thoughts and prayers.

With my sympathy,
Glenn Miller

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November 7, 2008

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Dear Greg and members of the Bernas Family:

I was saddened to learn of the death of your dear husband, son, brother, father, uncle, and grandfather, Wayne T. Bernas. At times such as these, words are unable to carry the full message of comfort and consolation which we want them to bear, but they are all we have. Having experienced the death of my own father in 1995, I am aware of the deep emotions which accompany such a loss. Be sure of continued remembrance of him in my prayers and those of all the Brothers here at Lewis.

May the Lord continue to hold you as well as all your family and friends in the hollow of his hand and may you find his comforting presence in the silent power of prayer, in the wisdom of the Scripture, the nourishment of the Eucharist, the beauty of the liturgy, and in all his holy people gathered round you to help us.

I join my voice to the ancient hymn of the early Church:

May the angels lead him into Paradise.
May the martyrs come and welcome him on his way
And lead him into the holy city, Jerusalem.
May the choirs of angels welcome him.
And with Lazarus, who once was poor,
May he have everlasting life. Amen.

I close with the traditional prayer which we Brothers have prayed for over three hundred years:
Live Jesus in our hearts--Forever.

With sympathy and promise of prayers,

Penny (Matthews) Damesworth

November 7, 2008

To my dear friend, Jenny children, I hope that you can find some comfort in your many special memories and in the thought of the happy years that you shared. I remember so well Wayne's easy laugh and smile. May the thoughts and prayers of all those who love you help sustain you at this difficult time.

November 7, 2008

Donna Robinson

November 7, 2008

Amy:
I am sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time and always. If there is anything we can do just let us know.
Love,
Donna and Family

dottie bernas

November 6, 2008

wayne , i could count on you for any thing i wanted you to do for me . i will be thinking of you every day , and i miss you very much.. i love you ... mom

Natalie Blider

November 6, 2008

To the greatest softball coach with the kindest heart and sincerity...you will be missed dearly.

Amy Bernas

November 6, 2008

I love you dad!

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