Born April 19, 1916 in Pekin to Bernie and Carrie Beecham Pfeiffer, she married Carroll E. Farischon on February 26, 1935 in Springfield. He died February 13, 1977. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Kenneth Farischon and Gerald Farischon; and two sisters.
Surviving are one son, Carl J. (Shirley) Farischon of Port Richey, Florida; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Gerald Pfeiffer of Mountain Home, Arkansas; and one sister Clara Rivord of Pekin.
Bernice and her husband owned and operated Roxy's Tavern and Roxy's Lanes in Pekin for many years.
She enjoyed shopping and was an avid Chicago Cubs baseball fan.
Private graveside services were held Thursday, April 20, 2006at Lakeview Cemetery in Pekin. Father David Whiteside officiated.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel.
