Berna Ohley

Berna Marie Buhman Ohley, 94 of Alton died at Alton Memorial Hospital, Sunday, March 1, 2015 from the results of a fall at her home. Born June 4, 1920 in Bremer County, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Walter J. and Ella D. (Heideman) Buhman. She married Edmund C. Ohley on November 23, 1939 who preceded her in death on November 17, 1995. Berna worked 20 years for Ohley Transfer Co., she was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Alton, she was also a member of Friends and Neighbors Travel Group, she enjoyed bowling and playing bridge. She is survived by two daughters; Judy Ohley Nohava of Wood River, IL and Nancy Ohley Hannold (Edgar) of Goshen, KY. She also is survived by three grandchildren; Tracey Virgin Hurley (Jack) of Springfield, IL; Michael Hannold (Tanna) of Gallatin, TN; and Whitney Hannold Wilson (Joel) of Prospect, KY; three great grandchildren, Alexander Wilson, Addison and Jaxon Hannold, along with various nieces and nephews. Berna was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a sister; Doris Schulz. Visitation will be from 9 am till time of service at 11 am, Thursday, March 5, 2015 at the Messiah Lutheran Church, 1920 Milton Road, Alton, IL 62002. Burial will follow at Valhalla Memorial Park, in Godfrey. In lieu of flowers, a gift in the name of Berna Ohley to the Messiah Lutheran Church, 920 Milton Road, Alton, IL 62002 would be greatly appreciated by the family.

Visitation

Visitation will be from 9 am till time of service at 11 am, Thursday, March 5, 2015 at the Messiah Lutheran Church, 1920 Milton Road, Alton, IL 62002.

Interment

Burial will follow at Valhalla Memorial Park, in Godfrey

Memorials

In lieu of flowers, a gift in the name of Berna Ohley to the Messiah Lutheran Church, 920 Milton Road, Alton, IL 62002 would be greatly appreciated by the family.

Obit Provided By:
Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home