Mary B. Bjerke's Obituary
Mary B. Bjerke, age 81, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at 11:01 a.m. in OSF St. Anthony's Health Center, Alton, IL.
Mary was born on December 22, 1939 in Vergennes, IL, a daughter to Frank and Mary Helen (Arter) Kmucha, Sr. On June 14, 1965, she married Dave F. Bjerke, Jr. in Reno, NV. He preceded her in death after 46 year of marriage. Mary had worked as a CNA at Jackson County Nursing Home, Murphysboro, IL for over 35 years. She was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church, Campbell Hill, IL. Mary was a St. Louis Cardinal fan and loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include her daughter, Amanda (Josh) Bathon of Pinckneyville, IL; a brother, James (Shirley) Kmucha of Ohio; one sister, Catherine (Butch) Alstat of Vergennes, IL; two grandchildren, Aden Stein and Gabrielle Ellet, both of Pinckneyville, IL; her dog, Rocky; a special niece, Sara (Tom) Sanders; and several other nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers, Frank Kmucha and Raymond Kmucha; and a sister, Betty Wright.
A memorial service will be held at a later date at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Campbell Hill, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church, Campbell Hill, IL.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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