Berniece Richardson Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Berniece Richardson (Rochelle, Illinois), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Berniece left this world on October 3, 2025 at the age of 93, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Berniece Richardson to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Eckhart and Ellie Eckhart (Schlie); her siblings, Bernita Freeman, Bob Eckhardt, Phyllis Hoffman, Betty Baker, Ruth Ellis, Eleanor Kinn and Esther Wetzel; and her son Tom Winebaugh.
She is survived by: her husband Darroll Richardson; her children, Bill (Nathalie) of Dixon, Tracy Richardson of Rochelle, Kelly Kempson (Gene) of Rochelle and Micki Dettman of Sterling; her daughter-in-law Barb Winebaugh; and her close friends, Heather Simo and Krissy Cooper. She is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Unger Horner Funeral Home (400 N 6th St, Rochelle, IL 61068). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Serenity Hospice and Home.
