Berenice Marie Drakert, nee Sierzega; beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Linda (Rob) Cooper, Carol (Mike) Ramion, Anita (Steven) Marchfield, Nancy (Mike) Priegnitz, Diane (Joe) Keen, Michael (Deb) Drakert and Robert (Elynne) Drakert; cherished grandmother of 15; great-grandmother of many; fond sister of Stephen, Roman, Helen and the late Genevive, Edward, Leonard and John; a very special thanks to Urszula for her love, care and compassion to Berenice.  Berenice was a passionate gardener, a dedicated and faithful parishioner of St. Robert Bellarmine Church for over 60 years while serving on the Liturgy Committee, Environmental Committee and Resurrection Choir.  Berenice was also the past Treasurer and dedicated member of the Young at Heart Club of St. Constance Church.  She will be missed by all that knew and loved her.
Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, Prayers 9:15 a.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago to St. Robert Bellarmine Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls would be appreciated. For information 773-736-2300 or www.lawrencefh.com