Margie Bernhardt
Margie Bernhardt, age 96, died on Friday, February 13, 2026 in the Quincy Healthcare and Senior Living. At the time of her death, Margie was the oldest member of her Venvertloh family. She was born on June 30, 1929 in Quincy, the daughter of Henry and Christina (Holtschlag) Venvertloh. She married Carl G. Bernhardt on September 9, 1950 in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on June 12, 2019.
Margie attended a one-room schoolhouse named Bowls at the edge of Quincy. She was a 1947 graduate of Notre Dame High School in Quincy. She was a homemaker and enjoyed making candles and quilting. Margie’s candle making earned her the title of ‘Candlemaker’ of the year in the United States several times. Her quilts were displayed in numerous shows throughout the years. Over her life, Margie made well over 200 quilts. Margie also loved flowers and decorating with them. Along with her husband Carl, Margie loved the family farm known as “Bernhardt’s Paradise” which has now been in the family for 50 plus years.
She is survived by her CHILDREN: Michael Bernhardt and his wife, Nancy of Quincy, Dan Berndardt and his wife Cheryl of Kansas City, MO, Randy Bernhardt and his wife Mona of Bristol, IL and Joe Bernhardt of Quincy. Siblings: Virginia ‘Ginny’ Miller and Kay Peters. Numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive.
In addition to her husband, Margie was also preceded in death by her parents, a daughter Connie Bernhardt, a son Fr. Gary Bernhardt, OFM, a grandchild Elizabeth Bernhardt, siblings Ruth Venvertloh and Pat Hugenberg along with her husband Ken and two additional brothers in law Dan Miller and Ken Peters.
The Bernhardt family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all of the staff at Quincy Healthcare and Senior Living for the wonderful care that they gave to Margie.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, February 20, 2026 from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church or Quincy Healthcare and Senior Living. Service arrangements are with the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home.
To the Bernhardt Family, our prayers are with you. what a gracious Lady!
Dear Family
I remember both your parents who would attend mass at St. Lawrence chapel at soldiers home where I served, and Dan the boy scout on sundays.
I knew your brother Fr. Gary too.
A great family to know. God bless your mother on her journey home.
Paul K. Geers
Pres. Latin mass society of Quincy/ historic St Rose of lima parish.
Dear Mike & Nancy, & family. I’m so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Your mom & dad were a great couple. Your mom was the sweetest lady. I spent a lot of time at her home buying candles for presents & many for myself. I also miss all the many times we spent at St. John’s functions with the two of you. She lived a great life & im sure Carl was there with open arms to welcome her into Heaven. May you cherish all the good memories. Rita Damhorst
To the Bernhardt family so sorry for your loss of your mother. You are in my prayers. Sorry I can’t attend the funeral, but I certainly will attend a Mass for her down here on the day of her memorial celebration.