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Berniece May Byers Sokol

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Birth	:	16 Aug 1937 Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	4 Feb 2022 Belle Plaine, Benton County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Oak Hill Cemetery, Belle Plaine, Benton County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.8987007, -92.2571030
Description	:	Berniece May Sokol, 84, finished her journey in Belle Plaine, Iowa, on February 4, 2022, at her home. Berniece was born on August 16, 1937, the daughter of Richard and Laura Byers in Topeka, Kansas. Upon graduation from Lane High School, Lane, Kansas. Berniece worked for the State in Topeka, Kansas. On August 4, 1956, Berniece married Lester Sokol and later divorced. They were the parents of three children. After working 20 plus years in assembly, Berniece retired from Benco Manufacturing in 2001. After retirement, Berniece was very active for the Belle Plaine Congregational Church.... Read More	Berniece May Sokol, 84, finished her journey in Belle Plaine, Iowa, on February 4, 2022, at her home. Berniece was born on August 16, 1937, the daughter of Richard and Laura Byers in Topeka, Kansas. Upon graduation from Lane High School, Lane, Kansas. Berniece worked for the State in Topeka, Kansas. On August 4, 1956, Berniece married Lester Sokol and later divorced. They were the parents of three children. After working 20 plus years in assembly, Berniece retired from Benco Manufacturing in 2001. After retirement, Berniece was very active for the Belle Plaine Congregational Church. Her duties were treasurer and Council President when the church dissolved in January 2021. Berniece also volunteered at the Community Center and provided rides for patients to doctor appointments. She crocheted hats for newborn babies and sewed face masks during the pandemic. Berniece enjoyed sewing, reading, gardening, and feeding the squirrels. Surviving are her children, Laurie (Mike) Breja of Belle Plaine, and Rodney Sokol and Richard (Gina) Sokol of Ankeny. Berniece was preceded in death by her father Richard Byers; mother Laura; stepmother Sue; and brothers, Harry, Kenneth, and Albert Lee Byers. Services at Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service, Belle Plaine, Pastor Kate West officiating. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Belle Plaine. Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service, Belle Plaine

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Berniece May Byers Sokol's memorial is located at: Oak Hill Cemetery, Belle Plaine, Benton County, USA.
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Berniece May Byers Sokol death on 4 Feb 2022 in Belle Plaine, Benton County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.8987007
Longitude: -92.2571030

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Coordinate: 41.8987007, -92.2571030

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