Bernice R. Matthews, 66, of Sheboygan and formerly of Elkhart Lake died Thursday afternoon August 1, 2024 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice. She is the former Bernice Faust, born on October 23, 1957, daughter of the late Alphonse and Imelda (Dickrell) Faust. Bernice attended Elkhart Lake Schools.

Bernice had been employed at Amerequip for many years until her health caused her to retire in 2000. She was proud to have been clean and sober for more than 35 years and was a counselor to those who struggled with addiction. In her free time she enjoyed being outdoors whenever possible and also loved watching racing, especially sprint cars at Plymouth and Manitowoc. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy, any time she could spend with them was special to her.

Survivors include her daughters; Melissa Matthews and her children, Brandon and Braydon, Jenny Matthews (Wayne Modjeski) and her son, Jacob, Jessica Matthews (Cha Xiong) and her children, Makenzie, Taylor, Ryker and Jax. Great grandchildren; Miles, Lily and Evy with one great grandchild on the way. She is further survived by her brother; Mark (Jodi) Faust, brother-in-law; John Rach, one of her best friends; Shaunda Stuart along with the Scott Dietzler family, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters; Phyllis Rach and Doris (Rick) Widder and the Love of her Life; Scott Dietzler.

According to Bernice's wishes there will be no services held. A Celebration of her life will be announced at a later date.

Bernice's family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and staff at Aurora Sheboygan ICU and Aurora Grafton ICU for the care and compassion shown to her. They would also like to thank Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice for keeping her comfortable in her last days.