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Joyce A. Bernath, nee Rasmussen, age 40, after a yearlong battle with melanoma. Beloved wife of John, CPD; loving mother of John and Emily; dearest daughter of Nancy and the late James Rasmussen; dear sister of James (Margaret), Jean (Andrew) Engels and Judith (James) Murphy; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews; dear daughter-in-law of Rudy and Liz; fond sister-in-law of Betty (Bob) Jackson and Barbara (Mike) Foley. Teacher with the Chicago Public Schools for 15 years, most recently at Smyser School. Funeral Friday 9:15 a.m. from Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee Ave. to St. Julianna Church. Mass 10 a.m. Entombment St. Adalbert. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. 773-774-4100.
