Bernadette "Bernie" Morris

Bernadette Ann "Bernie" Morris, aged 87, of Kokomo, passed away peacefully surrounded by her devoted family on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Born on March 16, 1939, in South Bend, Indiana, Bernie was the cherished daughter of Lamiel and Martha (Weber) Kline. On April 22, 1995 she wed Thomas D. Morris and shared a loving marriage with him until his death on May 16, 2012.

A 1957 graduate of Stephenson High School in Michigan, Bernie spent the last 15 years of her career at American Tool and Party Rental in Kokomo, working as a seamstress and customer assistant, retiring in 2007. Before that she had worked at J.C. Penney in Kokomo. A faithful Catholic, she actively participated in St. Patrick Church's community, contributing to the Prayer Shawl ministry, hospitality, Haiti Ministry, choir, and volunteering at the church library. She was also a proud member of the sewing guild.

Bernie leaves behind a loving family: her children, Cecilia Dillman (Steve) of Sharpsville, Michelle LaCluyse (DJ) of Kokomo, Ted Goodman (Lawona) of Farmland, and Teresa "Teri" Nichols (Bob) of Tipton. Bernie's grandchildren are Elizabeth Acord (Cole), Aaron Nichols (Vanessa),Tom Nichols (Robin), Dave Nichols (Marissa), Olivia Myers (Mike), Dakota Goodman (Destiny) and Sierra Hobbs (Tyler). She is also survived by several great-grandchildren. Her siblings include Joan Clark (Gerald) of Menominee, Michigan and Geralyn Williams (Tom) of Menominee, Michigan.

Bernie was preceded in death by her husband, Tom; a son, Michael Morris; siblings, Claudes Kline, Theresa Thoune, Celeste Kline, Rita Wery, Marian Ruth and a great-granddaughter, Marian Nichols.

A Mass of Christian Burial to honor Bernie's life will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Kokomo on Tuesday, September 8, at 12:00 noon, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at IOOF Cemetery in Rochester at 3:00 p.m.

Young-Nichols Funeral Home is honored to assist the Morris family. Online condolences may be left on Bernie’s obituary page at www.young-nichols.com.

Memorials in Bernie’s honor may be made to Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Perpetual Adoration Chapel at St. Patrick Church, 1204 North Armstrong Street, Kokomo, Indiana, 46901.

Bernie’s family would like to deeply thank Heart and Soul caring, Heather Joines, Primrose Retirement and Paradigm Hospice for all of the loving care she received.