Bernice Ann Flanigan, age 92, of the Town of Poygan, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023. She was born February 17, 1931, in the Town of Poygan to the late Leslie and Anna Lee.

On September 4, 1948, she married Norman "Norm" Flanigan at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Poygan. She along with her husband Norm, farmed their entire lives.

Bernice was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Poygan and St. Mary Catholic Church in Winneconne, where she taught children the Word of God.

Bernice, fondly remembered as "Bea" to many, worked as a waitress at Haase's Supper Club for 38 years. She also enjoyed sewing, gardening, family gatherings and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Bernice is survived by two sons, Donald (Marsha) Flanigan and Russell (Sheila) Flanigan; a daughter, Carol (Scott) Gross; eight grandchildren, Tim Flanigan (Selena), Ryan Flanigan (Brenda), Travis Gross (fiancee, Chris Bleck) Amy (Greg) Gunderson, Katie (Tim) Hansen, Steve (April) Flanigan, Danielle (John) LeRoy, Cody (Emily) Gross; twelve great-grandchildren, Lydia, Graden, Norah, Rachel, Quinn, Cashton, Lincoln, Tucker, Hunter, Sophie, Layla and Eliana. Bernice is further survived by a sister-in-law, Dorothy Flanigan; special friend, Virginia Botello; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Along with her parents, Bernice was also preceded in death by her husband of 75 years, Norman; brothers, Arden, Kenneth, James, and Robert Lee; and a sister, Janice Lee.

A visitation for family and friends will be Thursday, December 14, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at St Mary Catholic Church, 210 Pleasant Dr. Winneconne. A funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday at the church with Fr. Quinn Mann and Deacon Paul Vidmar officiating. Burial will follow at St Thomas Cemetery, Poygan. The funeral Mass will be livestreamed. If wanted, go to www.stmarychurches.org and click on the St. Mary's Winneconne livestream link.

Mueller Funeral Home-Winneconne is assisting the family with arrangements. If you wish please submit online condolences/memories to muellerfh.net.

Bernice's family wishes to thank the staff at Care Partners in Winneconne, Winneconne/Poygan First Responders, and the Ascension Mercy Hospital nursing staff in Oshkosh for their professional care and concern.