Memorial contributions may be made to The American Kidney Foundation. Bernice M. Gainer, St. Peters, MO, December 30, 2005, fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church, age 83. Beloved wife of the late Eugene J. Gainer Sr.; dear daughter of 7 children of the late Ferdinand and Maud E. (nee: Miller) Jost. Bernice is survived by her children, Sherry (Elton) Buddemyer and Eugene (JoAnn) Gainer, a brother, Fred Jost and sister, June Shine; cherished grandmother of 6 and great grandmother of 16; dearest sister-in-law, aunt and dear friend to many.