Mary Jane Bernhardt Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Jane Bernhardt (Evansville, Indiana), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 21, 2026 at the age of 79. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Jane Bernhardt to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Mary Jane may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur E. Mengon and Rita A. Mengon (Mendenhall). She is survived by: her husband Richard Bernhardt; her son Dr. Rick Bernhardt (Carrie); her grandchildren, Arthur and Elizabeth Bernhardt; and her sister Emily Mengon.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the EVSC Foundation, earmarked to the Mary Jane Bernhardt Scholarship Fund, which is dedicated to recognizing and supporting outstanding mathematics students at North High School.
