Bernice Frances Schmitz Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bernice Frances Schmitz (Alexandria, Minnesota), born in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, who passed away on March 9, 2023, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Bernard Determan and Mary Determan (Ecklund); her son Steven Gwinn; her granddaughter Madison Gwinn; and her sisters, Phyllis Pettit and Carolyn Scott.

She is survived by: her son David Gwinn (Jody); her husband Orville; her children, Patrick Gwinn, Katherine Gwinn, Daniel Schmitz (Shannon), Kelly Nielsen (Bob) and Chad Schmitz (Nova); and her brother Gene Determan (Bev). She is also survived by 27 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society.