Bernice A. Paske, age 91 years, died on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at The Remington House in Pardeeville. She was born on June 30, 1918 in Monmouth, Iowa to Russell and Phoebe (Lainberger) Thurston. Bernice was united in marriage to Vilian Paske on August 30, 1941, he preceded her in death on August 29, 1996. She was a homemaker , enjoyed baking, crocheting, embroidering, gardening and flowers. Survivors include - 3 sister in laws, Angela Hosig, Joyce Paske and Doris Paske all of Portage, 1 brother in law, LaVerne Paske of Portage and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Laura Frank and Zetta Hopp, brother, Lyle Thurston Sr and also by Arless and Ruth Paske, Glenn and Ruth Paske, Willard and Merna Paske, Herman Paske, Chuck Hosig and Loretta Paske. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 3, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the St. John's Lutheran Church, Portage with Rev. Jeffrey Teeple officiating. Burial will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery, Portage. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 9 AM until 11 AM. The Picha Funeral Home, Portage is assisting the family. Service Details.