Bernice Pikus,, nee Ludwik, 89, May 5, 2014, lifetime resident of the Southwest side of Chicago-Clearing neighborhood, beloved wife of Val Pikus; devoted mother of Ronald (Christine) Pikus and Roy (Jeanne) Pikus; loving grandmother of Jeffrey and Kari Pikus, Jamie (Amer) Ghafari and Ryan (Lucia) Pikus; fond great grandmother of Evelyn Markham and Leigha Ghafari; dear sister of Jodi Hulick. Preceded in death by parents and six siblings. Longtime member of St. Symphorosa Altar & Rosary Society and Past President of St. Symphorosa Super Club. Resting at CENTRAL CHAPEL, 6158 S. Central Ave., Chicago, on Thursday, May 8, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday, May 9, 8:45 a.m. at chapel, to St. Symphorosa Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Symphorosa Parish, 6135 S. Austin Ave., Chicago, IL 60638. To express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, visit www.chapelc.com or www.facebook.com/centralchapel. For information call 773-581-9000.