BERNDSEN, Elizabeth J. (nee Merkel), beloved wife of the late John A. Berndsen. Loving mother of Connie (Chuck) Bredestege, John (Jean) Berndsen, Joe (Kim) Berndsen and Laurie (Don) Draggoo. Dear sister of Carolyn (Bob) Feller. Devoted grandmother of Jenny (Marty) Gable, Emily Bredestege, Chuck Bredestege, Joe (Katie) Berndsen, Jeff (Nina) Berndsen, Allison Draggoo, Jessica Berndsen, Rachael Berndsen and Jordan Berndsen and great grandmother of Katie, Carter, Michael, Weston, Andrew and Wesley. Passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 86 years of age. Visitation B.J. Meyer Sons Overlook Memorial Center, 4841 Glenway Ave (next to St. Teresa Church) on Monday from 11AM-1PM. Followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Teresa of Avila Church at 1:30PM. Memorials may be made to Vitas Hospice, 11500 North Lake Dr., Suite 400, Cincinnati, OH 45249 or St. Teresa of Avila Tuition Assistance Progran, 1175 Overlook Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45238. www.bjmeyersons.com