Viola I. Berg, age 93, of Ostrander, MN passed away in her sleep on Monday, February 29, 2016 at the Ostrander Care Center in Ostrander, MN where she was a resident since January 2012.
Viola Ione Henderson was born at the family home near Chester, IA on February 25, 1923. She was the daughter of John and Mabel (Elfrink) Henderson. Viola was baptized and confirmed in the Greenleafton Church.
On April 12, 1940, Viola was united in marriage to Oscar Berg at her family home.
They farmed in the Ostrander area for over 40 years. She helped feed the animals, milk the cows, and was an avid gardener raising large amounts of strawberries.
After retiring, Viola and Oscar moved to Cresco, IA. There, they became members of the Immanuel Lutheran Church. While living in Cresco, Viola worked at the Cresco Care Center and waitressed at the Red Hut and then the Country Kitchen Restaurant.
After retirement, Viola enjoyed baking, cooking, entertaining family and friends, and also playing cards and shopping.
Viola is survived by her daughter, Barbara (Steve) Ludemann of Heron Lake, MN; sons, Darrell (Shirley) Berg of Spring Valley, MN and Richard (Lois) Berg of Eau Claire, WI; 5 grandchildren, David, Dan, Kevin, Kimberly, and Shelley; 9 great grandchildren, Brandon, Benjamin, Dustin, Jarod, Jordyn, Daylan, D.J., Jaden, and Isaac; 5 great-great grandchildren, Lexi, Bradan, Isabella, Urijah, and Kinnick; and sister, Betty (Al) Root of Rochester, MN.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mabel, husband, Oscar in 2003, and 3 brothers, Harlan, Vernal, and Carroll.
Always loved, never forgotten
Funeral services for Viola Berg will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, March 4, 2016 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander, MN with Pastor Herman Bakker officiating. Burial will take place in the Ostrander Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 P.M. Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the church and will continue one hour prior to the service.
Obituary & photo published by Hindt Funeral Home of Spring Valley, MN
Viola Ione Henderson was born at the family home near Chester, IA on February 25, 1923. She was the daughter of John and Mabel (Elfrink) Henderson. Viola was baptized and confirmed in the Greenleafton Church.
On April 12, 1940, Viola was united in marriage to Oscar Berg at her family home.
They farmed in the Ostrander area for over 40 years. She helped feed the animals, milk the cows, and was an avid gardener raising large amounts of strawberries.
After retiring, Viola and Oscar moved to Cresco, IA. There, they became members of the Immanuel Lutheran Church. While living in Cresco, Viola worked at the Cresco Care Center and waitressed at the Red Hut and then the Country Kitchen Restaurant.
After retirement, Viola enjoyed baking, cooking, entertaining family and friends, and also playing cards and shopping.
Viola is survived by her daughter, Barbara (Steve) Ludemann of Heron Lake, MN; sons, Darrell (Shirley) Berg of Spring Valley, MN and Richard (Lois) Berg of Eau Claire, WI; 5 grandchildren, David, Dan, Kevin, Kimberly, and Shelley; 9 great grandchildren, Brandon, Benjamin, Dustin, Jarod, Jordyn, Daylan, D.J., Jaden, and Isaac; 5 great-great grandchildren, Lexi, Bradan, Isabella, Urijah, and Kinnick; and sister, Betty (Al) Root of Rochester, MN.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mabel, husband, Oscar in 2003, and 3 brothers, Harlan, Vernal, and Carroll.
Always loved, never forgotten
Funeral services for Viola Berg will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, March 4, 2016 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander, MN with Pastor Herman Bakker officiating. Burial will take place in the Ostrander Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 P.M. Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the church and will continue one hour prior to the service.
Obituary & photo published by Hindt Funeral Home of Spring Valley, MN
Viola I. Berg, age 93, of Ostrander, MN passed away in her sleep on Monday, February 29, 2016 at the Ostrander Care Center in Ostrander, MN where she was a resident since January 2012.
Viola Ione Henderson was born at the family home near Chester, IA on February 25, 1923. She was the daughter of John and Mabel (Elfrink) Henderson. Viola was baptized and confirmed in the Greenleafton Church.
On April 12, 1940, Viola was united in marriage to Oscar Berg at her family home.
They farmed in the Ostrander area for over 40 years. She helped feed the animals, milk the cows, and was an avid gardener raising large amounts of strawberries.
After retiring, Viola and Oscar moved to Cresco, IA. There, they became members of the Immanuel Lutheran Church. While living in Cresco, Viola worked at the Cresco Care Center and waitressed at the Red Hut and then the Country Kitchen Restaurant.
After retirement, Viola enjoyed baking, cooking, entertaining family and friends, and also playing cards and shopping.
Viola is survived by her daughter, Barbara (Steve) Ludemann of Heron Lake, MN; sons, Darrell (Shirley) Berg of Spring Valley, MN and Richard (Lois) Berg of Eau Claire, WI; 5 grandchildren, David, Dan, Kevin, Kimberly, and Shelley; 9 great grandchildren, Brandon, Benjamin, Dustin, Jarod, Jordyn, Daylan, D.J., Jaden, and Isaac; 5 great-great grandchildren, Lexi, Bradan, Isabella, Urijah, and Kinnick; and sister, Betty (Al) Root of Rochester, MN.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mabel, husband, Oscar in 2003, and 3 brothers, Harlan, Vernal, and Carroll.
Always loved, never forgotten
Funeral services for Viola Berg will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, March 4, 2016 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander, MN with Pastor Herman Bakker officiating. Burial will take place in the Ostrander Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 P.M. Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the church and will continue one hour prior to the service.
Obituary & photo published by Hindt Funeral Home of Spring Valley, MN
Viola Ione Henderson was born at the family home near Chester, IA on February 25, 1923. She was the daughter of John and Mabel (Elfrink) Henderson. Viola was baptized and confirmed in the Greenleafton Church.
On April 12, 1940, Viola was united in marriage to Oscar Berg at her family home.
They farmed in the Ostrander area for over 40 years. She helped feed the animals, milk the cows, and was an avid gardener raising large amounts of strawberries.
After retiring, Viola and Oscar moved to Cresco, IA. There, they became members of the Immanuel Lutheran Church. While living in Cresco, Viola worked at the Cresco Care Center and waitressed at the Red Hut and then the Country Kitchen Restaurant.
After retirement, Viola enjoyed baking, cooking, entertaining family and friends, and also playing cards and shopping.
Viola is survived by her daughter, Barbara (Steve) Ludemann of Heron Lake, MN; sons, Darrell (Shirley) Berg of Spring Valley, MN and Richard (Lois) Berg of Eau Claire, WI; 5 grandchildren, David, Dan, Kevin, Kimberly, and Shelley; 9 great grandchildren, Brandon, Benjamin, Dustin, Jarod, Jordyn, Daylan, D.J., Jaden, and Isaac; 5 great-great grandchildren, Lexi, Bradan, Isabella, Urijah, and Kinnick; and sister, Betty (Al) Root of Rochester, MN.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mabel, husband, Oscar in 2003, and 3 brothers, Harlan, Vernal, and Carroll.
Always loved, never forgotten
Funeral services for Viola Berg will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, March 4, 2016 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander, MN with Pastor Herman Bakker officiating. Burial will take place in the Ostrander Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 P.M. Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the church and will continue one hour prior to the service.
Obituary & photo published by Hindt Funeral Home of Spring Valley, MN
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