Bernice Irene Lebal passed away peacefully at Ladysmith Care and Rehabilitation on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

She is survived by her son, Lawrence (Beatrice) of Merrill and daughter, Susan of Eugene, Oregon.

Bernice was preceded in death by her husband Frederick "Fritz" Lebal and her parents Ludwic Oscar and Goldie Marie (Mittenmeyer) Johnson.

A private family service will take place later this year.

A complete obituary will be published in the Ladysmith News and Merrill Foto News.