Bernice L. Hanns' Obituary
Bernice L. Hanns of Punta Gorda, FL, passed away Tuesday December 31, 2013. She was born September 6, 2013 in Talbot, IN, to Minor J. and Ella (Metzinger) Chaffee. Bernice married George E. Hanns in 1946 and was married for 56 years when he died in 2002. She and George owned and operated the Pine Terrace Mobile Home Park and Motel in Punta Gorda, FL for many years; they also traveled many miles in their motor homes around the country. In addition to her parents Bernice was predeceased by sisters Lucille Froelich and Harriet Fassnacht. Surviving siblings are Laverne Chaffee (Lela), Vera Martin and Dolores LaBaw (Lonnie) of Lafayette, IN, Mary Bonita Coffman (Dave) Winchester, IN, Richard Chaffee (Patricia) Morris, IN, and Carl Chaffee (Shirley) Shreveport, LA. Memorials may be made to Tidewell Hospice, 5955 Rand Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 32438 or to the charity of your choice.
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