Obituary of Berniece Bouchey

BOUCHEY (LaDrig), Berniece of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on September 25, 2015 at Cartwright Hospice Residence. She was 102. Berniece V. LaDrig was born on May 30, 1913 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to the late Joseph M. and Mary Elizabeth (Sykes) LaDrig. She married Joseph L. Bouchey on May 9, 1936 in Saginaw at St. Joseph Catholic Church; he preceded her in death on February 16, 2006. Berniece was a long-time member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. She had many special times: with name-sake and goddaughter, Joan Slabaugh, and Judy and Cathy from Holy Spirit as they all came to share every first Friday prayer service together in her home; with nephew Joe LaDrig who brought A&W hotdogs from Old Town Saginaw; ole' neighbors, Emily and Jerry Silvinski, who always kept her close; grandson, Jeff Bakos who lived with her and gave her special care and attention; and honorary grandson, Dr. Dan Sheridan, who broke the fire code in his office by lighting a cake with 100 candles, with the staff singing 'Happy Birthday' and told the nursing staff at Cartwright Hospice all about her. She will be missed by many. The two readings and the gospel for the Mass were chosen by Fr. Edward Tlucek, ofm of Holy Family Parish, Cedar Lake, IN. He knew and loved both Joe and Berniece. He performed marriages for two of the grandsons and baptized the five Bakos great-grandchildren. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Jean (John) Bakos; seven grandchildren: John (Dolly) Bakos, Jeff Bakos, James (Tammi) Bakos, Tony Bouchey, Chris (Sue) Bouchey, Steve (Laura) Bouchey, and George (Jennifer) Bouchey; many great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, and friends. Berniece was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 69 years, Joseph; son, Joseph G. Bouchey, two brothers and one sister: Mervin J. LaDrig, Rose Marie Kronenberger, and Joseph LaDrig. FUNERAL: Funeral Liturgy will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 9, 2015 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1035 N. River Road, 48609. Rev. Fr. Pete Gaspany will officiate. Private Rite of Committal will follow at St. Andrew Cemetery. Cremation has taken place. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the church on Friday, October 9, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. until the time at Mass. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Cartwright Hospice Residence. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the church or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.