Bernadine Fritz (nee Jaksetich) Age 87, of Manhattan, peacefully at home according to her wishes with family by her side, Saturday May 8, 2021. Survived by loving husband of 69 years Glenn E., a daughter Diane (Richard) Tordai, four sons, Wayne (Becky), Gary (Debi), Richard (Cindy), and Robert (Alice). Also sixteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. And special niece Janice (Dan) Staniszewski. Preceded in death by her son Glenn Jr., her parents Frank and Antonia (Starasinich) Jaksetich and five sisters Lillian (Frank) Jurkovich, Angeline Mucha, Isabelle Krueger, Jane Barrows, and Dorothy Kirman and 5 brothers Daniel (Theresa), Vincent, Bernard, Robert, Edward Jaksetich. Born in Joliet, she met her sweetheart and moved out of the city onto the farm where they raised their family. Initially working many years outside of the farm to help support her family. Bernie was always a welcome site at the end of the corn row as that meant it was time for lunch or dinner. Often running to get tractor parts or fuel for the tractors during the farming season. She worked like no one else so that she could give like no one else. During all this she raised her 6 children who owe many of their values and appreciation of family to her. A member of the St. Peters Ladies Aid and the Will County Farm Bureau Women's Committee for many years. She cared deeply about all her family and friends with many at St Peter's Church and the Will County Farm Bureau. She never missed a birthday and was always there to celebrate or help in any way she could. She was a very talented cook and baker. Her baking was a wonderful gift to her family and was especially enjoyed during the Christmas season. She taught her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren how to bake many holiday favorites. Those memories and recipes will never be forgotten. Lying in state at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 310 North Broadway St. Joliet on Friday, May 14, 2021 from 10:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 AM. Interment Elmhurst Cemetery. Visitation at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Road, Joliet on Thursday, May 13, 2021 from 4 PM – 7 PM. All attending the visitation and services will be required to properly wear a facial mask and observe social distancing. Donations to St Peter's Lutheran Church, Will County Farm Bureau Foundation and Joliet Hospice For information (815) 744-0022 or to leave a condolence to the family please visit Bernadine's Memorial Tribute page at www.CHSFUNERAL.COM.