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Gerald Berg Obituary
VIRDEN - Gerald W. Berg, 82, formerly of Hillview, Carlinville and Jacksonville, IL passed away Sunday afternoon March 8, 2009, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.
He was born on August 5, 1926, in Hillview, IL to Nancy & Andrew Berg. He graduated from White Hall High School in 1944. Gerald and the former Shirley J. Schroeder were married in White Hall on February 21, 1948.
Gerald farmed for 12 years in Hillview, IL and then began a 25-year career with General Telephone Company where he was a General Manager in Virden, Highland and Carlinville and also worked in Jacksonville, IL. He retired from General Telephone Company in 1985. Gerald was a member of Greene County and Sangamon County Farm Bureau, Masonic Lodge and Grace Southern Baptist Church in Virden, IL.
His mother, father and stepfather, James E. Barnett, preceded Gerald in death.
Gerald is survived by his wife, Shirley of Virden, IL; daughter, Deborah J. (Fred) Lambeth of Griggsville, IL; son, Steven W. (Inez) Berg of Springfield, IL; sister, Patsy J. McClenning of King City, CA and granddaughters, Abra of Chicago and Savannah of Springfield.
Visitation will be from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. Friday March 13, 2009, at the Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home in Virden, IL. Funeral Service will be at 10:30 A.M. Sat. March 14, 2009, at the Grace Southern Baptist Church in Virden, IL with visitation one hour prior to service time with Mr. Steve Ford officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Southern Baptist Church, 302 W. Wright, Virden, IL. Interment will be in the Virden Cemetery.
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MaryAnn Rackauskas
March 22, 2009
Steve, Inez, Savannah, Abra, Shirley and Debbie: Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved father, father-in-law,grandfather, husband,and friend, that Gerald was to all of you. I know you have all been through so much and I feel so badly that we were not there for you in your time of need. I missed not seeing the announcement in our local paper. Please forgive me. I will always remember Gerald for his charming smile and for one that was there to lend a helping hand when necessary. You all have our deepest sympathy and condolences during your time of loss. We love you all so very much and I feel so sad for your loss. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do to help during this special time. Love, MaryAnn, Bruce, Lindsay and Amanda xo
Joyce Surbeck-Harris
March 13, 2009
Although we are cousins we haven't been in touch for a very long time. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Linda & Doyle Worlow
March 12, 2009
Dear Shirley & family: We are very sorry to learn of the loss of Gerald. We always enjoyed his calm manner and ready smile. He was one you could always count on - a man of integrity. We pray God's comfort and care for each of you.
Matt Boehm
March 12, 2009
Shirley,
On behalf of myself, Marc and Legacy, we are very sad to hear of Gerald's passing away. We have always enjoyed our time spent with the two of you, Gerald's presence will be missed in our meetings. He was a truely good guy who's perspective we always appeciated. May God be with you both as you proceed though this difficult time.
Norman, Beth and Jackie Roughley
March 12, 2009
Steve and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that we are praying for all of you and hope God will help you through this difficult time.
Jeannie Scott
March 11, 2009
Steve & Family. I am so very sorry for your loss. May the fact that others care and know how hard it is help a little. God be with you and your family during this hard time!
Bill & Jeannie Scott
Kathy Cavanaugh
March 11, 2009
Steve and Family:
So sorry to hear and read about your loss. My condolences to you and your family at this time of sorrow. Remember the good times.Memories are a good thing.
Ed and Barb Reznicek
March 11, 2009
Shirley and Family,
You have our sympathy. We will always remember the good times we had together. It has been a long time since we worked together.
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