Bernard Flerlage, Jr., 69, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away April 17, 2017 at Christian Northeast Hospital in Florissant, Missouri. A Funeral Mass will be held at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Saint Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mount Vernon, Illinois, with The Very Reverend Father John Iffert officiating.  A Full Military Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, April 21, 2017 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in Saint Louis, Missouri. Friends of the Bernard Flerlage, Jr. Family may call from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Saint Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mount Vernon, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to Healing Of Our American Heroes (H.O.O.A.H.) in Memory of Bernard Flerlage, Jr. and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call (618) 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfh.com for further information or to send online condolences.