Bernice May (Johnson) Vislisel, 85, of Solon, went to live with God on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at the Solon Nursing Care Center.  Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Solon.  Burial will follow in St. Bridget's Cemetery.  Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 11, 2019 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Solon.  Brosh Chapel & The Avacentre in Solon is handling arrangements.

Bernice was born May 7, 1934 in Mechanicsville, the daughter of Lee W. and Edna M. (Joslin) Johnson.  She attended school in Mechanicsville. She married her best friend, Francis Vislisel on June 14, 1951 at St. Bridget's Catholic Church.   Soon after the wedding Francis was called to the service. After the service they farmed east of Solon for 45 years, then moved to Solon where she worked with her daughter at Hair Style Chalet. Bernice loved to travel, entertaining, and was active at church.

Bernice is survived by her children, Susan (Rick) Randall, Sharon (Gary) Fordice, both of Solon, Cynthia Paulsen of Cedar Rapids and Douglas (Tonya) Vislisel of Solon; seven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren;

She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Vislisel on December 30, 2017.

Memorials may be directed to the family.