Obituary

Bertha Sheren (nee Ratich), age 96, passed away July 9, 2013 in Mission Viejo, CA.

Preceded in death by her beloved Alexander Sheren, brothers Rade (Josephine) Ratich, Eli (Helen) Ratich, sister Eva (John) Aberich. Loving mother of Mary Ann Hawkes, cherished grandmother of Jennifer Leigh (Alan) Engle. Dear great-grandmother of Emma, Alexander & Owen. She is survived by many nieces, nephews & great-nieces & nephews. Bertha was a true friend, helper and ‘bridge over troubled water’ for many.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.

Visitation on Monday, July 15, 2013 1-3:00pm at O’Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, 949-581-4300.

Visitation on Friday, July 19, 2013 11:00am-1:00pm at Wasik Funeral Home, 49150 Schoenherr Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48315, 586-751-3131. Funeral service immediately following at 1:00pm at Wasik Funeral Home. Interment at White Chapel Cemetery.