Berneice Helen Krisch La Bonte, age 79, beloved wife of Larry La Gonte for 55 years. Her life is celebrated by a devoted family and circle of friends. Loving mother of Dennis (Deborah), Don (Serena), Mary Helen (Patrick) Benapfl, Larry (Kathryn), Jerry, Dan and Carole (Tom) Kelly; survived by 11 loving grandchildren. She served her community tirelessly through Martha’s Circle and PADS. She was named DuPage County Volunteer of the Year at PADS and Woman of the Year at Christ the King Parish. She is loved and will be truly missed. Visitation Sunday 3 to 9 p.m. at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Rd. (3 blocks S. of Roosevelt Rd.), Lombard. Funeral Monday 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home to Christ the King Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Elmhurst. Memorials to Monastery of Visitation, 2055 Riverdale, Snellville, GA 30287 are appreciated. 630-932-1500 or www.legacy.com
