Bernadine Leibfried

Bernadine C. Leibfried, age 93, of Epione Pavilion, Cuba City, formerly at 176 N. Main Street, Potosi, WI, died Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at Epione Pavilion. Bernadine was born on November 4, 1921, in Potosi Township, the daughter of Charles & Mary (Gladding) Cogan. Bernadine married Cyril F. Leibfried on December 27, 1939 in Potosi at St. Thomas Parish. He preceded her in death on September 26, 1996.

Mom was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her home, family, and her children. Her family and her farm were her life. She very much enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Bernadine is survived by her four children; William (Mary) Leibfried of Hazel Green, Mary Ellen (Loran) Schonhoff of East Dubuque, IL, Ronald Leibfried of Hazel Green, and Carol (Gary) Haas of Hazel Green; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cyril; her parents; a son, David; a sister, Clara (Clarence) Fuerstenberg; and two brothers, Joseph Cogan and Leo (Bernice) Cogan.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 13, 2015, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson, with Fr. Richard Leffler officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Friends called from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2015, at St. Andrew Catholic Church, where there was a 1:45 p.m. scripture service, and one hour prior to services Monday at the church. Martin Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Potosi is assisting the family.

The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff at Epione Pavilion for their loving care of their mother.

"Home is Dad's Kingdom..Mom's world, and a child's paradise."