Bernice M. Fitzsimmons “Ma Fitz”, age 85, of Horicon, died on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at her home.
The visitation will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Horicon on Friday, March 30, 2012 from 11:00 AM until 2:45 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at the church on Friday at 3:00 PM with Fr. Mike Petrie officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date at St. Bartholomew Cemetery, Town of Rubicon, Dodge County, Wisconsin
Bernice Marie Shilts was born on January 18, 1927 in Boyd, Wisconsin to Nile and Laura (Eder) Shilts. She was united in marriage with Hubert Fitzsimmons on May 9, 1944 in Edson, Wisconsin. Bernice enjoyed polka dancing and camping. She loved to read the newspaper and was very active with Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Horicon, hardly ever missing Mass. Bernice worked for Gardner Manufacturing up until October of last year. She enjoyed all of her fellow employees there. Bernice was a very strong, energetic, and hard working woman. She had a passion for God, church and family and will be missed by so many.
Survivors are her children, Bob (Judy) of Van Dyne, Don of Beaver Dam, Bonnie (Tony) Hoffman of Montello, Tom (Debbie) of Wauwatosa, Bernie (Cindy) of Horicon, Donna (Steve) Unertl of Theresa, Tim (Denise) of Iron Ridge, Terry (Wendy) of Oconomowoc, Rick (Tracy) of Burlington, and Randy (Chris Welak) of Mayville; 19 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; a brother, Kenneth (Joan) Shilts of Boyd; a sister, Lorraine Spaeth of Cadott; special neighbors, Mary and Art Lahey and Harland and Judy Schumann; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and infant daughter, Judy; a brother, Milton Shilts; and a special friend, Harold Rutledge.
If desired, memorials may be made in Bernice Fitzsimmons” name to Sacred Heart Catholic Parish.
The Murray Funeral Home, 716 Clinton Street in Horicon, is caring for the family. To leave condolences, for directions, or for other information, please visit our website at www.MurrayFH.com.
Visitation Details
Friday, March 30th, 2012, 11:00am – 2:45pm, Sacred Heart Catholic Church-Horicon
Service Details
Friday, March 30th, 2012, 3:00pm, Sacred Heart Catholic Church-Horicon