Berniece Alley

Berniece Elizabeth Alley, age 76 of Cooperstown, ND, formerly Glenfield, ND passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND with family by her side.

Berniece was born in Cooperstown on May 14, 1936 to Oscar and Amanda (Fadness) Hogie. She grew up and attended school in Cooperstown, graduating Cooperstown High School. She was employed by the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company as well as other small jobs along the way. Berniece married Eugene Alley on February 17, 1956. After their marriage the couple made their home in Glenfield where they owned and operated the Glenfield bar for several years. Berniece loved to cook and entertain guests. She was a member of the Carl Bostrom Legion Auxiliary and the Prairie Faith Lutheran Church.

Berniece is survived by her daughter Becky (Jim House) Alley of Glenfield, ND; sons Steven (Linda) Alley of Fargo, ND, David (Lisa) Alley of McHenry, ND, Albert (Sylvia) Alley of Las Vegas, NV and Rodney Alley of Fargo, ND; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Glenn (Margaret) Hogie of West Fargo, ND and Dale (Cheryl) Hogie of Lake Park, MN; sister-in-law Yvonne (Don) Hogie Streich; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Berniece was preceded in death by her parents, husband, granddaughter Kathy Alley, and brother Gayhardt.

Memorial services for Berniece will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 11:00am in Prairie Faith Lutheran Church of Glenfield, ND. Officiating will be Pastor Bryce Formwalt. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services in the church. Interment will be in the Glenfield Cemetery.