Bernice Kay Palen, age 72 of Bitely, passed away at home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice on Tuesday, January 12, 2016.  The daughter of Paul Christopher and Elizabeth (Brusman) Zoerner, she was born on November 23, 1943 in Grand Rapids.  On November 21, 1964 in Grand Rapids, she married Lester Lee Palen.  

Honoring Bernice's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are being planned at this time.  

To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Bernice's online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit:  www.ChristiansenCares.com  Arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.