Virginia May Bernstein Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Virginia May Bernstein, age 99, of Norwalk, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020, at her home in Norwalk, Iowa. Virginia was born on August 15, 1921, to Max and Jessie (Scott) Yohe in Albia, Iowa. She married Delbert Muilenburg and traveled with him while he served in the United States Military. There were 2 daughters born, Linda and Nancy. Virginia and Delbert later divorced. She married Robert Bernstein on July 1, 1970, and moved to Oskaloosa. She later retired from People’s National Bank after almost 30 years as a bank teller. Virginia and Bob traveled all over the United States and later moved to Anaheim, CA. They also traveled extensively overseas. She had been a member of the Easter Stars. She lost Bob in 1994, then in 1997 moved to Henderson, NV, where both of her daughters and grandchildren lived. In 2009, she moved to Norwalk, IA, where she spent her last years. Virginia is survived by her daughters, Linda (Bill) Marshall of Henderson, NV, and Nancy (Jesse) Benge of Norwalk, IA; grandchildren, Shireen Carter of Norwalk, IA and Justin (Jonalyn) Frazier of Henderson, NV; great grandchildren, Alexis Hutchins of Norwalk, IA, and Aiden Frazier of Henderson, NV; one nephew, Fred Yohe and one niece, Jennifer Yenger. She was preceded in death by her parents, Max and Jessie Yohe; her husband, Robert Bernstein; a sister, Dorothy Caster; a brother, Robert Yohe; a grandson, Cory Cosgrove; and three nephews, Bill Yohe, Dennis Caster, and Ron Clester. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m-11:00 a.m, Monday, October 12, 2020, at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Virginia’s family present to greet family and friends. According to the rules put in place by the Iowa Department of Public Health, proper social distancing and reasonable personal protective equipment is advised for attending a religious public event. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 12, 2020, at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Larry Bettis officiating. Burial will follow services in Service Chapel Cemetery in Monroe County. A memorial has been established to the Animal Humane Society.

Virginia May Bernstein

August 15, 1921 - October 8, 2020