A. Bernice Haukoos

Bernice Haukoos was born July 31, 1911, to Nels and Ella Halvorson Monson in Lake Mills, IA. She spent nearly her entire life in the Walters area and was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. On October 26, 1927, Bernice was united in marriage to Millard Haukoos in Blue Earth. She was a member of the United Lutheran Church, WELCA, and a circle, and had worked at the church for 11 years. Bernice loved reading and enjoyed gardening, canning produce, and going on vacations to visit her children and grandchildren. Survivors include her children: Maxine Savick of Albert Lea, Beverly and husband, Leo Dylla of Wells, Patricia Haugh of Albert Lea, Dennis and wife, Inez Haukoos of Lakeville, Janis and husband, Earl Seay of Round Rock, TX, Ronald and wife, Mary Haukoos of Bricelyn, and Marcia and husband, Richard Schorman of Villa Park, IL; 25 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Carma Buendorf of Blue Earth; sisters-in-law, Marie Monson of Austin, Arline Monson of Albert Lea, Pearl Lindeman of Albert Lea, and Margaret Haukoos of Walters; brothers-in-law, Wallace and wife, Marie Haukoos of Estherville, IA, and Earl Haukoos of Walters; and cousins, nieces, and nephews. Bernice was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Millard in 1981; daughter, Betty and husband, Ray Dylla; son-in-law, Harold Haugh; grandchildren: Lori and Kari L. Haukoos and Sarah Haukoos; and great-grandchildren, Adam and Anne Reuter.