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In keeping with Bernice’s wishes, the services will be private.

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Burial will be in the family lot at Hillside Cemetery, Culbertson.

Bernice Ella Anna Thiessen
September 9, 1921 - July 19, 2016

Place of Birth: Rural Froid, MT
Residence: Froid, MT, more recently of Culbertson, MT
Age: 94

Bernice Thiessen, 94, of Froid, MT, more recently of Culbertson, MT, died Tuesday evening, July 19, 2016 at the Roosevelt Memorial Medical Center in Culbertson. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Williston is assisting the family.

Bernice Ella Anna Thiessen was born September 9, 1921 in rural Froid, MT, the daughter of Paul and Adela (Krueger) Plautz. She grew up on the farm north of Culbertson and attended school at Pleasant View School and Culbertson High School.

On September 19, 1940, Bernice was united in marriage to Fred Thiessen in Sidney, MT. They made their home in Froid until his death in 1995. Bernice entered Roosevelt Memorial Nursing Home in 2007, where she remained until her death.

Bernice is survived by five children, Ray (Teri) of Thatcher, AZ: Ira of Culbertson, MT, Karen Murphy of Mayville, ND; Corliss (Ray) Paige of Helena, MT and Curt (Doreen) of Culbertson, MT; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Bernice was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Fred, a granddaughter, Sue Rayleen, a daughter-in-law, Nancy Thiessen and a son-in-law, Jim Murphy.

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James Thiessen (Fort Myers , Florida )
Jul 20, 2016

We love you very much grandma Bernice and may you rest in peace with the lord. You will be missed!!!
From: The Thiessen family ... Jimmie, Diana, Anthony & Lauren

Martha Krueger
Jul 22, 2016

I have always loved Bernice! She was a dear friend to my mother and I have fond memories growing up with many visits they had together. Bernice was a warm and kind spirited person. She will be truly missed.

Lyle Mathwich (Beloit, WI)
Aug 21, 2016

Condolences on the passing of Bernice. Bernice's father, Paul, and my grandfather, Julius, were first cousins, Julius and his wife Hilda visited Paul and Adela with some frequency although the trip from Wisconsin was lengthy. My mother, Helen spoke fondly of their visits and the time she spent with Bernice while in Montana.

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