Berniece L. Germann, 88, formerly of 1014 Hemlock St., Celina, died at 7:28 a.m. on Aug. 4, 2006, at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford.

She was born April 6, 1918, in New Corydon, Ind. to Carl and Blanche (West) Buck Sr. On March 23, 1938. she married Elmer Germann, who preceded her in death Oct. 27, 1993.

Surviving are three daughters, Connie (George) Weinman, Roseville, Minn.; Judy (Clark) Springer, Celina; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; a brother, Carl (Norma) Buck Jr., Celina, and a sister, Marjorie Miesse, Celina.

Preceding her in death were three brothers, Herschel, Leondis and Donald and four sisters, Iola (Pat) Schuck, Beatrice Miller, Mildred Willrath and Burnice Buck.

She was a retired long distance operator for GTE, Celina, and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Celina, where services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. The Rev. Arthur Wilde will officiate and burial will follow in Swamp College Cemetery, Celina.

Friends may call at Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina, on Monday, 4-8 p.m.

Contributions may be directed to St. Jon Heffner Endowment or State of the Heart Home Health & Hospice.