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Margaret Berweger Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 13 to Apr. 16, 2006.

Margaret F. (Mattis) Berweger, 98, formerly of St. Ann's residence passed away on April 11, 2006 at St. Eligius Health Center. Margaret was born June 18, 1907 in Kangley, Ill, to George and Veronica Mattis. She grew up in Woodale, Wisc., and taught school in several one room schoolhouses in northern Wisconsin prior to her marriage on June 13, 1932 to Alfred Berweger. Al and Marge lived for many years in Meadowlands where they operated Berweger's Cheese Factory. They then lived in Canyon for many years until 1992, when they moved to Duluth. After Al died in 1994, Marge moved to St. Ann's and resided there until moving to St. Eligius in 2002. She was a longtime member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Meadowlands, later St. Raphael's and St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Duluth. She was also a Benedictine Oblate for over 50 years. Marge was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Al; four brothers and a sister. She is survived by her daughter, Romayne (Don) Nygaard, Duluth; son, Jerry (Shirley) Berweger, Marana, Ariz.; grandchildren, Dr. Jane Nygaard, New London, John (Mary) Nygaard, Minneapolis, Bob (Kim) Nygaard, Duluth, Bill (Laurie) Nygaard, Savage, Jill (Vance) Treska, Rogers, Dave (Lara) Nygaard, Duluth and Sarah Nygaard, Duluth, Betsy (Ed) Smith, California, Steve (Robin) Berweger, California, Karen (Don) Graf, Illinois and Julie (Dan) Pena, Arizona; step grandchildren, John, Mike and Pat O'Brien and Sherrie Crane; 26 great grandchildren; brother, Francis of Stone Lake, Wisc.; and many nieces and nephews. Grandma B. will be missed by all. VISITATION:10 a.m. Wednesday with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Benedict's Church. Burial will be at Northland Cemetery, Canyon, Minn. Arrangements by Dougherty Funreal Home, (218) 727-3555.

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April 7, 2019

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Betsy Smith-Lipska

April 7, 2019

I will always have many fond memories of Grandma Berweger .....from her baking to her flowers .....to making us clothes for our Barbies. She was a wonderful Grandmother.

Sibyl Walski

May 1, 2006

My sister and I just found out about Aunt Marge's passing. I remember her with love and am happy she was able to join the big family reunion on the other side. Our mother got there first, the Monday after Thanksgiving, but I am sure they are catching up!

Joan Mattis-Jenks

April 25, 2006

I regret that I could not join my family at Aunt Margaret's funeral. She was younger sister to my father, John Mattis. I last saw her when she visited us in California over 20 yrs ago.

Allen Mattis

April 20, 2006

I remember visiting Aunt Margaret in Meadowlands a number of times when I was quite young. I stayed overnight a few times in the living area attached to the rear cheese factory. I remember the many violets Aunt Margaret used to grow, and that she baked delicious pies. I regret that I was unable to attend the funeral, but the family (many of whom I have never met) have been in my thoughts and prayers.

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David Nygaard

April 19, 2006

When I remember Grandma B I will think about the time spent at their place set back in the woods in Canyon. It was where I learned to enjoy exploring the woods, playing cards and how to fake eating my boiled cabbage in order to get a banana split for dessert. I can still smell the pine trees, Grandmas blueberry pie, her fresh sheets, and the rose shaped soaps in the bathrooom. Being quite a handful as a tyke I spent a lot of time at Grandmas and she always made me feel special and loved. We will all miss you Grams. Love you lots.

Betsy Berweger Smith

April 19, 2006

I will always remember Grandma and her baking ...... when not for one of the family then for at least the dog! Also have the physical memories in the wonderful afghans she has made for me! My family will always have fond memories of our times together. She, as does Grandpa, will live forever in our hearts.

Julie Pena (Berweger)

April 13, 2006

I'll always remember Grandma for her loving & patient warm heart, warm cookies, a warm cozy fire in the stove and for her warm "Oh Aaaal"s to Grandpa. May they together be smiling down on us all.

Jane Nygaard

April 13, 2006

Mostly what I remember about Grandma Berweger is good times spent at their house in Canyon, the house behind the old Cheese Mart. I loved to hear the semi trucks travelling by on Highway 53 at night, loved that old double swing on the back patio, the many doors in and out of that interesting house, the harsh weather in summer and winter and Grandma's holiday dinners in the dining room.

Also I am grateful for the time Grandma and Grampa both spent with us Nygaard kids, divided up into manageable groups, of course. Camping and travelling, staying overnight and who can forget the blueberry picking marathons in the hot swampy humid prickly mosquito infested boggy blueberry patches. Love you Gram!

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