Bernadine "Bernie" Jess

STOUGHTON/MADISON-Bernadine "Bernie" Jess, age 76, of Stoughton, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab Center in Stoughton. She was raised in Madison, graduating from Madison East High School in 1958. Bernie married her high school sweetheart, William "Bill" Jess on May 21, 1960, in Madison. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church. Bernie worked as a certified nursing assistant all of her life, most recently at Skaalen Home for 17 years. She retired to help take care of "her pride and joy," her grandchildren. Bernie enjoyed traveling, especially to Florida and Tennessee, and taking her grandchildren up north. She is survived by her children, Bill (Sharon) Jess, Robert (Lisa) Jess and Barb (John) Iverson; grandchildren, Ashley, Melanie, Michael, Sarah, Alyssa, Joe and Katelynn; great-granddaughter, Paisley; and brothers-in-law, Philip Leaf and David Jess. Bernie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill; and sisters. A Celebration of Life will be held at BANUSHI'S BAR & GRILL (BBG'S), lower level, 800 Nygaard St., Stoughton, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Lutheran Church in Stoughton. A special thank you to the staff at Skaalen Home for all the care given to Bernie; especially all the CNA's. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Highway 51 N. @ Jackson (608)873-4590