Bernice M. Ratkowski (nee Sterkowicz) age 93. Beloved wife of the late Alex for 63 years; loving mother of Alexander, Richard (Helen), Mary Ann (Floyd) Wiechec, David (Kim), the late Kenneth (Dorothy) and Robert J.; dearest grandmother of Sherry, Brian, James, Amanda, Robert, Laura and Ryan; great-grandmother of 7; fond sister of the late Mary (the late John) Ratkowski and Stanley Sterkowicz; cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday 10:15 a.m. from RICHARD J. MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 5725 S. Pulaski Rd. to St. Bruno Church Mass 11:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 8:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Her family is extremely blessed and grateful to have had this wonderful person in our lives for so many years. She devoted her life to her family and we will all miss her dearly. For info (773) 767-4730 or www.rjmodellfh.com