Bernadine F. Varner Obituary (1929 - 2019)

Bernadine F. Varner, 89, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur with her family by her side. Bernadine was born April 18, 1929 in Edwardsville, Illinois, the daughter of Fred and Myrtle (Patton) Balke. She was a homemaker, enjoyed NASCAR, and was a fan of Kevin Harvick. Bernadine is survived by her children Cynthia (Mike) Peterson Cottrell-Inman, Leslie (Brenda) Peterson, and Kris (Chris) Kovarik, grandchildren Jeff (Dottie) Cottrell, Terry (Stephanie West) Cottrell, Chad (Rebecca) Cottrell, Lonnie (Cassie) Peterson, Larry (Deanna) Peterson, Brittany (Paul) Mundy, Shannon (Jeff) Gettings, and Zoe Kovarik, and great-grandchildren Becky Cottrell, Madison Cottrell, Callie Scott, Austin Cottrell, Ashton Spain, Brittany Cottrell, twins Lane & Lloyd Peterson, Madeline Peterson, Lydia Peterson, Chase Ford, McKenna Mundy, Brock Vail, and Cooper Gettings. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Irene Butcher, son-in-law Roger Cottrell, and great-grandson Jacob Lee Cottrell. Graveside services to celebrate her life will be 11 AM Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Ritchie Cemetery in Oakley. Memorials are suggested to the St. Louis Children's Hospital. Arrangements by Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel, 4020 N. Water St. Decatur, view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.dawson-wikoff.com.