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- On May 2, 2022, a most beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Bernice (nee Antoine) Haseley, left us, but not our hearts at the age of 99. Bernice was born on July 9, 1922, in Belgium, Wisconsin, to Susan and Eugene Antoine. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, her husband, Warren Haseley; her sons, Dean and Gregory; her sister, Geraldine (Antoine) Watry, and brother, Raymond Antoine; and several brothers and sisters-in-law. She is survived by her daughter, Susan (Keith) Campbell, Gary (Debbie) Haseley, and Warren (Marjorie) Haseley. Her eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren will miss her always. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Nancy (Paul) Swatek, and brother-in-law, Eugene Haseley, and many nieces and nephews. Bernice grew up in Belgium, attending St. Mary's Catholic School in Lake Church and then Port Washington High School, where she met her husband. She proudly started working as a bank teller in high school at Port Washington State Bank until she married Warren after his service and college years. They moved to Union Grove and then to Waukegan, Illinois, where Bernice raised her children and later, was employed at Sears Roebucks Department Store in the accounting department. It was in Waukegan that her two sons died of pneumonia at early ages. In 1968, the family returned to Port Washington, and Bernice was employed once again at Port State Bank. She worked as a drive-thru teller and loved her job. She also was an active member of St. John XXIII Parish (St. Peter of Alcantara Church), teaching religion education classes. She and Warren were active members of the Senior Citizen program in Port, delivering Meals on Wheels. Bernice loved to paint ceramics and enjoyed the classes, attending with her many friends. Her beautiful penmanship and artistry was evident in her creations. She and Warren were fortunate to visit many foreign places, but Hawaii was her favorite. Bernice will be remembered for her spirit, smile, and unbelievable memory. She knew everyone, remembering their names and origins and shared memories of her happy childhood readily. She loved to sing and dance, and enjoyed the family's Christmas celebrations. She always placed her family first, and her best memories were those of family gatherings. At 97 years old, Bernice moved to an apartment at Harbor Campus, the old St. Alphonsus Hospital where she had given birth to her first two children. It was the first time in her life that she lived alone. She loved her new home, the staff, and the many friends who welcomed her. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, May 11th at St. John XXIII Parish - St. Peter of Alcantara Church at 12 Noon. Visitation will precede the Mass at the church from 10:30 to 12 Noon. Father Patrick Wendt will preside over the Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. John XXIII Parish - St. Peter of Alcantara Church, Port Washington. The family would like to express their gratitude to the doctors and nursing staff of Aurora Medical Center, in Grafton, Wisconsin, for their concern and care for Bernice and her family over the last several months.
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1922 - 2022 (100 years)