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Mary Berkevich Obituary
Mary M. Berkevich, age 72, of Beaver Dam, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 1, 2014.
There will be a memorial gathering at Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home, N7199 North Crystal Lake Road in Beaver Dam, on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. A Memorial Service will follow at the funeral home at 11:00 AM on Wednesday with Fr. Michael L. Wild officiating.
The former Mary Margaret Kolstad was born on December 27, 1941, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, to the late Lloyd and Dorothy (Knar) Kolstad. On September 10, 1960, Mary was united in marriage with John Wm. Berkevich at St. Joseph's Church in Fond du Lac. She was a wife, mother and grandmother who always put her family before herself and she was a great cook. Mary loved crafts as well as sewing and quilting. She also enjoyed wildflowers, reading novels, gardening, and spending time with family.
Mary is survived by her husband, John; five sons, Bill (Pam) of Westfield; Mike (Karen) of Beaver Dam; Jim (Monette) of Lakefield, MN; Dan (Barb) of Burnett; and David (Renee) of Lakeland, FL; 16 grandchildren, Megan (Josh) McAusland of Waterloo; Ashley (fiancé, Scott Behringer) of Oshkosh; Emily of Wauwatosa; John (fiancée, Katie Lindley ) of Sun Prairie; Joe of Westfield; Jenny (Paul) Walz of Columbus; Bob (Shelly) of DeForest; Laura (Dan) Schultz of Beaver Dam; Amanda (Ben) Zechzer of Reeseville; James Jr. (Christine) of Watertown; Thomas of Watertown; Christopher (Emily) of Beaver Dam; Jessica and Jenna, both of Burnett; and Brianna and Jacob, both of Lakeland, FL; 7 great-grandchildren; five brothers and sisters, Barbara Nett of Fond du Lac; Dave (Rose) Kolstad of Fond du Lac; Sue (Ron) Kolb of Plattsmouth, NE; Steve (Nancy) Kolstad of Fond du Lac; and Kate Kolstad of Sun Prairie; other relatives and friends. Mary was preceded in death by her father, her mother, her stepfather, Clifford Wachs, and her brother, Bill Kolstad.
If desired, memorials may be made in Mary's name to The Dodge County Food Pantry or the Food Pantry of Lakefield, MN.
The Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam is caring for the family. To leave online condolences, or for directions and other information, please visit our website at www.MurrayFH.com or www.KoepsellFH.com.
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Peggy Auchue Myers
June 8, 2014
Mary was a classmate at St. Mary's Springs. I always remember how nice she was to everyone. And she was always smiling ! My sincere sympathy to her family.
June 5, 2014
Dear Berkevich family,
We extend our deepest condolences on the loss of your wife and mother. Losing a spouse and parent are the biggest losses that can be suffered by anyone. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that your grief is shared by others. With deepest sympathy, John & Becky Neitzel
Diane Zimmerman
June 2, 2014
So sorry for your lose
Amanda Zechzer (Berkevich)
June 2, 2014
My heart aches knowing you are gone grandma. I know everyone enjoyed your presence on Saturday. Your last day on earth was a memorable one and we have God to thank for that. I will always think of you every time I ask Jami if she wants her sandwiches in squares or butterflies!! Love you!
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