Bernice Georgia Branchford of West Bend, formerly of Lost Land Lake in Hayward, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at Cedar Bay West Assisted Living in West Bend.

She was born into the loving arms of the late Ervin and Ellen Celia (nee Knox) Manske in Milwaukee on Dec. 19, 1919.

Bernice is survived by two loving children, James S. (Jacquie) Branchford of Richfield and Robert M. (Michelle) Branchford of Cable; she will be further missed by two grandsons, Brian and Jordan Branchford. Bernice is also survived by one sister, Dorothy Reisinger of Grafton.

Bernice is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of 60 years, Milton W. Branchford, and a granddaughter, Jennifer Lambert.

A memorial service in memory of Bernice will be held on Monday, June 30, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. at Cedar Bay West with Chaplain David Stone officiating.

Memorials are appreciated to Cedar Bay West.

The Phillip Funeral Home of West Bend is assisting the family. www.phillipfuneralhome.com.