Bernadine C. Naylor, age 93, of Hayward, WI and formerly of Rochester, MN passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Aspen Acres Assisted Living in Hayward, WI.

Bernadine Clara Lilly was born June 9, 1927 in Rochester, MN the daughter of Vincent and Viola (Mueller) Lilly.  She was raised in Rochester, MN and graduated from Lourdes High School.  On April 15, 1948, Bernadine was joined in marriage to Eugene Naylor in Rochester.  Her faith and family were the center of her life.  She was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Rochester for over 60 years.

Bernadine is survived by her husband of 72 years, Eugene; four daughters, Margaret Yonkovich of Denton, TX, Diane (Bruce) Swedell of Ham Lake, MN, Sharon (Jerry) Donney of Rochester, MN, Nancy (Brian) Harrison of Appleton, WI; one son, Steve (Kathy) Naylor of Hayward, WI; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy Burch of Rochester, MN; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Sandra Naylor; one sister, Virginia Moelke and one brother, Irvin Lilly.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 5th, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hayward with Father David Neuschwander officiating.  A visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the church.  Interment and graveside service will be at Calvary Cemetery in Rochester on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 1:00 pm.

Many thanks to the staff of Aspen Acres for their kindness and care they have given to Bernie in the last years of her life

Last Update: Dec 01, 2020 5:39 pm CST