Bernice E. Abbe, 92 of Paxton, died at 5:19 p.m. Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at the Villas of Holly Brook, Rantoul.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 18, 2021, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 206 E. Main Street, Buckley with Rev. J. Kevin Wyckoff officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Cemetery, Paxton.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, October 17, 2021, at the church and one hour before the funeral service on Monday beginning at 9:30 a.m. also at the church.  Baier Family Funeral Services, Buckley is handling arrangements.

Bernice was born December 6, 1928 in Matteson the daughter of Herbert and Adelia Stuenkel Stege.  She married Edward C. Abbe September 3, 1949 in Matteson.  He preceded her in death November 11, 1994.

She is survived by two sons, Larry (Barbara) Abbe of Paxton, Roger (Claudette) Abbe of Grand Fork, North Dakota; one daughter Karen Abbe of Paxton; six grandchildren Heidi Hobbs, Danielle Andrist, Rachel Burchett, Ashley Short, Harrison Short, Keegan Abbe; five great grandchildren Aedan and Quinn-Abbey Hobbs, Sophia Burney and Emilia and Weldon Andrist.

Bernice was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son Mark Abbe, a granddaughter Mandy Abbe and a sister, Lorraine Roemer.

Bernice grew up in the Tinley Park and Matteson area. She and her family moved from Mokena to Paxton on March 1, 1961.

She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Buckley and the Homemakers Social Club.  She enjoyed traveling, sewing, cooking and playing cards.  Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, Buckley, Christ Lutheran High School or an organization of the donor's choice.  Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com .