Bernice Kout age 97 of Lawler passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler with Rev. Friends may greet the family from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in New Hampton. Visitation continues an hour prior to the Mass on Thursday at the church.