e (Scott Kovarik); son, John Mercil; daughter-in-law, Diane (Jack) Cirkl; grandchildren, Mike (Amber), Maggie, and James (Stephanie) Mercil, Dana (Ray) Bolinger and Sara Regan, Gina and Amy Slesar, Marty Mohwinkle and Melissa (Christian) Smith, and Steven and Lauren Mercil (Arturo Melendez); dear great-grandchildren, Hannah, Madison, Katelyn, James, Jaidyn, Kendyl, Zonona, Harlow, Aliana and Isaiah; and one sister, Audrey Kolstad of Richfield, Minnesota.
Bernie was preceded in death by her husband, Doug; son, James Louis; and son-in-law, Mark Mohwinkle.
In Bernie's own words: "In case I am taken from you, please know I am overwhelmed by the love of so many people. God bless all of you and I hope you also experience the same in your lifetime. I have a beautiful, loving and strong family and friends; and have had a blessed life!"
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Marion, Iowa, where Bernie was a long time member.
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