Jan 24. 1925 — April 29, 2019

Bernice M. Walkden, 94, of Brookfield, Wisconsin, formerly of Buchanan, died April 29, 2019, at home, surrounded by her family.

She was born Jan. 24, 1925, in Niles, to Clyde and Helen Phiscator, of Buchanan. Mrs. Walkden graduated from Buchanan High School in 1942.

On May 29, 1945, she married Richard H. Walkden, who preceded her in death on August 26, 2016. She was also preceded in death by a son, Richard A. Walkden; a daughter, Barbara; a daughter, Jeanne; and two great-great grandchildren.

Surviving family members include her children, Jack L. (Nedra) Walkden of Niles, and Rebecca (Danny) Cauffman, of Brookfield, Wisconsin. Also surviving are three grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Walkden served as office manager and corporation secretary of a number of the corporations she and her husband were involved in.

She was formerly an active member of the Buchanan Church of Christ and active in the women’s work of the church and as a bible school teacher. Mrs. Walkden was also active in both Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, the Stark School PTA and volunteered at Pawating Hospital, Meals on Wheels, and was active at the Berrien County Youth Fair.

Bernice Walkden was a member of the Northway Church of Christ at the time of her death.