Joni Beth Bernardo

Joni Beth Bernardo, 70, of Fort Dodge, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at her home after a 10-month courageous battle with cancer.

No services are planned at this time.

Survivors include her children Jordan Castor and his wife Leslie of Clare, IA, William "Billy" Bernardo of Nashville, TN, and Jenna Bernardo of Kalaheo, HI, grandchildren Alexis Malm, Noah Castor, Margaret "Maggie" Lawrence, and Paul Castor, 11 great grandchildren, longtime friend and partner of 30 years Danny Palmer, brother Paul and his wife Peg Macek, nieces Erin and Katie.

She was preceded in death by her parents Paul and Margaret Macek.

Joni Beth Macek was born on August 17, 1954 in Fort Dodge. She attended schools here and graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High School. On July 1, 1973 she was united in marriage to Rusty Castor and the couple established their home in Fort Dodge. They were later divorced. Joni Beth was then married to William Bernardo on June 4, 1982 and were would later divorce. She adored her family and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.