ROCKFORD – Bernadine Rita Vock Getzendaner Blum of Rockford, formerly of Polo, 91, passed away Friday, Dec. 21, 2012.  

She was born Dec. 16, 1921, in Coleta, the daughter of Edward Francis Vock and Gertrude Agnes (Marschang) Vock Dieterle. Bernadine was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Polo, where she had a pre-funeral memorial service Monday.

She also was a member and past president of St. Mary Altar and Rosary Society; past president of White Pines Town and Country Club of Polo; past officer of the Ogle County Health Improvement Association; past officer in the Merry Martha Club of Leaf River; member of Women of the Moose Chapter 485 of Mount Morris; and member of American Legion Auxiliary 0083 of Polo.