Bernard "Bernie" Kauffmann

Bernard “Bernie” Kauffmann, 79, of Manteno passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at AMITA Health St. Mary’s Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Cathy (Hammond) Kauffmann; two sons, Kevin Kauffmann of Indiana and Brian Kauffmann of Grant Park; a daughter, Kim (Rich) Stone of Bourbonnais; five grandchildren, Emily Staub of Florida, Breanna and Austin Stone of Bourbonnais, Kyle and Khole Kauffmann of Kentucky. He enjoyed fishing and gardening. Bernard retired from Ace paint in Matteson after being employed there for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents; LeRoy and Loretta Kauffmann; and a brother, LeRoy Kauffmann. Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no services.