Bernadine "Bernie" Alm Obituary (1926 - 2019)

LINCOLN - Donald "Don" Alm, 98, and Bernadine Alm, 92, passed away peacefully two days apart after 69 years of marriage. Don passed away 6:20 a.m. on Wednesday June 19, 2019 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. Bernadine passed away at 2:50 p.m. on Friday June 21, 2019 also at St. John's Hospital. Donald "Don" Alm, 98, of Lincoln passed away June 19, 2019 at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, Illinois. Don was born July 1, 1920 in Nebraska, son of Arthur H. and Charlotte Alm. Don served in the Army Air Corps from 1944-1946. He was an Automotive Equipment Operator in the Pacific Theater 1944-1945 in the battle areas of the Western Pacific and the Ryukyus, a group of islands south of Japan. Don was a decorated World War II Veteran and a member of the American Legion Post # 263 in Lincoln, IL. Don retired from Firestone as a truck tire handler. Don was an avid Cubs fan and very proud when they finally won the World Series. Don is survived by one brother Ted Alm of Amarillo, Texas, one sister, Peggy Maw of O'Neill, Nebraska and many nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, five sisters and daughter, Sheila. Bernadine "Bernie" R. Alm, 92, of Lincoln passed away June 21, 2019 at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL. Bernadine was born August 11, 1926 in Hartsburg, IL to Otto and Emma Krusemark Growth. Bernadine and Don were married February 17, 1950 and were together 69 years. Bernie was a homemaker, babysitter for several of her nieces and nephews and a great saleslady before retirement. She loved children and her many nieces and nephews were very special to her. Bernie was the last of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Sheila, two brothers, two sisters, and her husband, Don. Services for Don and Bernie will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday June 27, 2019 at Zion Lutheran Church in New Holland, IL with Reverend Charles Olander officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior (9:00-10:00 a.m.) also at the church. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery, Lincoln, IL with full military rites accorded by the American Legion Post # 263. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, New Holland, IL. Arrangements have been entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln, IL.