Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthApr 9, 1929 [45462]
DeathJan 31, 2004 [45462]
BurialSaint Thomas Catholic Cemetery(Saint Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church), 300 Sunset Rd, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan [45462]
FatherChester Irvin AUGUSTINE (1897-1977)
MotherHattie B. CABANA (1899-1984)
Spouses
MarriageMay 15, 1947 [45465]
Children(Confidential, Female)
Obituary Online notes for Bernice S. (Spouse 1)
Bernice Klapatch Augustine, age 93, of Chelsea, MI, passed away on June 15, 2020 at home with her daughter and son-in-law at her side. She was born on May 1, 1927, daughter of George and Myrtle (Morgan) Klapatch. Bernice married Paul E. Augustine on May 15, 1947, and he preceded her in death.
Bernice worked for the University of Michigan Laundry Service and Mail Service until her retirement. She and Paul lived aboard their boat, the “Lucky Two,” for several years, docked in Ludington, Arcadia, and Beaver Island.
She is survived by her only child, Bonnie Augustine Mulliner (Pete), as well as granddaughters, Rachel Gordenier Kulesa (James), Andrea Gordenier Lindly (Alan), and Lindsay Mulliner Lebrun (Caliph); and great-grandchildren, Timothy, Rosemary, Madison, Kalycera, Linkon, Leia, Malcolm, Odin Paul, Marley, Lizzy-Beth, and Foster.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a Memorial Service will be held at a later date when groups can safely gather, in accordance with COVID-19 Executive Orders for Michigan. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Bernice may be directed to the Chelsea Garden Club. Condolences may be directed to Bernice’s daughter, Bonnie Augustine Mulliner. [45464]
Bernice worked for the University of Michigan Laundry Service and Mail Service until her retirement. She and Paul lived aboard their boat, the “Lucky Two,” for several years, docked in Ludington, Arcadia, and Beaver Island.
She is survived by her only child, Bonnie Augustine Mulliner (Pete), as well as granddaughters, Rachel Gordenier Kulesa (James), Andrea Gordenier Lindly (Alan), and Lindsay Mulliner Lebrun (Caliph); and great-grandchildren, Timothy, Rosemary, Madison, Kalycera, Linkon, Leia, Malcolm, Odin Paul, Marley, Lizzy-Beth, and Foster.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a Memorial Service will be held at a later date when groups can safely gather, in accordance with COVID-19 Executive Orders for Michigan. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Bernice may be directed to the Chelsea Garden Club. Condolences may be directed to Bernice’s daughter, Bonnie Augustine Mulliner. [45464]