Berniece Schmitz

Berniece Margaret Schmitz, 94, of Iola, Kansas died on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at Iola Nursing and Residential Care Center. Berniece was born March 12, 1921 in Centertown, Missouri to William and Dora (Shubert) Kiesling. She graduated from Centertown High School and then attended secretarial school. For many years she worked as a certified nurse aide and medication aide at Sugar Valley Nursing Home in Mound City, Kansas. On May 3, 1952 she married John Richard Schmitz in Kansas City, Missouri. He preceded her in death in August of 1979. Berniece was also preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon Schmitz; one brother, Roy Kiesling; and one sister, Erma Kiesling. Survivors include one son, David Schmitz and his wife Rita of Iola; three grandchildren, Sarah, Justin and Emilee; and two great-grandchildren, Andrea and Jonathan. A graveside service for Berniece will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, October 30, 2015 at Curry Cemetery, Mound City, Kansas. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until service time at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. The family suggests memorial contributions to American Heart Association in care of the funeral home at P.O. Box J, Mound City, Kansas 66056. Friends and family may leave online condolences at www.schneiderfunerals.com http://www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel.

Visitation Details

Friday, October 30th, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am, Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel

Service Information

Friday, October 30th, 2015 11:00am, Curry Cemetery

Interment Details

Curry Cemetery