Bernice Crounse, nee Morris, 84, of Palm Springs, CA, formerly of Omaha, NE, loving wife of the late Paul E. Crounse and daughter of the late Edward and Sara Morris. Devoted mother of Jim (Patsy) of Alexandria, VA, Bill (Karen Kreider) of Pasadena, CA and Joni (Richard Moline) of Chicago; proud grandmother of Noah Moline and Sara Crounse; beloved sister of Marcia Blacker of Lexington; and generous aunt to many nieces and nephews. Bernice worked at the Jewish Community Center in Omaha where she helped settle survivors from the Holocaust after WWII. Past President of Beth Israel Synagogue Sisterhood, Cub Scout den mother, active in Democratic politics. Funeral Service Monday in Omaha. Donations in Bernice’s memory may be made to the Virginia Frank Child Development Center, 3033 W. Touhy Ave., Chicago, IL, 60645 or the charitable organization of your choice. For info, Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 847-255-3520.
