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Obituaries

Bernard “Bernie” M. Roche

Proud U.S. Army Military Police Veteran

Beloved husband of 55 years to Kathryn (nee Buhe) Roche.

Loving father and pops of Kelly & Bernie Roche.

Cherished grandpa of Devin.

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Devoted son of the late; James & Margaret (nee Morley) Roche.

Dear brother of James (Marie), the late; Thomas (Joyce) & Mary Barth (Rich).

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Fond brother-in-law of Stephen (Kathleen) Buhe & the late James (Nancy) Buhe.

Kind uncle & friend of many.

Bernie served as an Oak Forest Policeman, Oak Forest Park District Policeman, Cook County Roads, President of the Men’s Club at Saint Damian Church, Oak Forest Park District Advisory Board, Illinois Liquor Commission Agent & Owner of Shamrock Liquors.

Visitation Wednesday, June 9th from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Chapel prayers Thursday, June 10th, 10:45 a.m.at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CARE CENTER, 7020 W 127th Street, Palos Heights proceeding to Saint Damian Church, Mass 11:30 a.m.

Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Wounded Warriors Project, (https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate) would be appreciated.

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