Ramona E Berg
d. April 6, 2014
Ramona E Berg
Mankato Mortuary
1001 N. Riverfront Drive
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-2202
Ramona Elaine "Mona" Berg, age 83, of Mankato died Sunday, April 6, 2014 at Laurel's Peak with her family by her side.
Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Centenary United Methodist Church in Mankato, with Rev. Michelle Hargrave officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church. Burial will be in Worthington Cemetery in Worthington, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Centenary UMC, Mankato Symphony Orchestra, or donor's choice.
Ramona was born October 16, 1930, to George and Theckla (Johnston) Leonhardi in Emmons, MN. She graduated from Emmons High School and attended St. Olaf College. Mona graduated from Naeve Hospital School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse, and went on to work as a surgical nurse. On November 27, 1952, Mona was united in marriage to Paul Thompson. Together they were blessed with 4 children, Paul, Ellyce, Judith, and John; they lived in Owatonna, Dumas, TX, Mankato and Marshall. Paul died October 8, 1961, in Marshall, and that following year Mona returned to Mankato and enrolled at Mankato State University. She was a Clerk of Municipal Court in Mankato for 4 and a half years then became surgical nurse for Dr. Dobson. Mona was united in marriage to John Berg on June 5, 1969. She later worked part-time at the University Bookstore and attended the Mankato Area Vocational Technical School for a commercial baking course. Mona worked part-time at Tiffany Bakery and was a full-time domestic engineer at home. She was a member of Centenary UMC and the P.E.O., B.E. Chapter. Mona enjoyed playing bridge, puzzles, classical concerts, plays, traveling, museums, reading and above all spending time with her family and friends.
Mona is survived by her husband, John Berg; children, Paul (Jere) Thompson, Excelsior, Ellyce Thompson, St. Paul, Judy (Steve) Phifer, Two Harbors, John (Dawn) Thompson, Mankato; step-children, Kris (Sean) Bennett, Minneapolis, Raina (Nancy) Sinclair, Brooklyn Park, John R. (Anna) Berg, St. Paul, Ginna (Eric) Marston, Plymouth; 10 grandchildren, Jason, Allyson, Ben, Megan, Katy, Matt, Paige, Chris, Robert, and Rachel; 4 great-grandchildren; uncles; cousins; and many other family and friends.
Mona was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Paul Thompson; and grandson, Aaron Fodness.
1001 N. Riverfront Drive
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-2202
Ramona Elaine "Mona" Berg, age 83, of Mankato died Sunday, April 6, 2014 at Laurel's Peak with her family by her side.
Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Centenary United Methodist Church in Mankato, with Rev. Michelle Hargrave officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church. Burial will be in Worthington Cemetery in Worthington, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Centenary UMC, Mankato Symphony Orchestra, or donor's choice.
Ramona was born October 16, 1930, to George and Theckla (Johnston) Leonhardi in Emmons, MN. She graduated from Emmons High School and attended St. Olaf College. Mona graduated from Naeve Hospital School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse, and went on to work as a surgical nurse. On November 27, 1952, Mona was united in marriage to Paul Thompson. Together they were blessed with 4 children, Paul, Ellyce, Judith, and John; they lived in Owatonna, Dumas, TX, Mankato and Marshall. Paul died October 8, 1961, in Marshall, and that following year Mona returned to Mankato and enrolled at Mankato State University. She was a Clerk of Municipal Court in Mankato for 4 and a half years then became surgical nurse for Dr. Dobson. Mona was united in marriage to John Berg on June 5, 1969. She later worked part-time at the University Bookstore and attended the Mankato Area Vocational Technical School for a commercial baking course. Mona worked part-time at Tiffany Bakery and was a full-time domestic engineer at home. She was a member of Centenary UMC and the P.E.O., B.E. Chapter. Mona enjoyed playing bridge, puzzles, classical concerts, plays, traveling, museums, reading and above all spending time with her family and friends.
Mona is survived by her husband, John Berg; children, Paul (Jere) Thompson, Excelsior, Ellyce Thompson, St. Paul, Judy (Steve) Phifer, Two Harbors, John (Dawn) Thompson, Mankato; step-children, Kris (Sean) Bennett, Minneapolis, Raina (Nancy) Sinclair, Brooklyn Park, John R. (Anna) Berg, St. Paul, Ginna (Eric) Marston, Plymouth; 10 grandchildren, Jason, Allyson, Ben, Megan, Katy, Matt, Paige, Chris, Robert, and Rachel; 4 great-grandchildren; uncles; cousins; and many other family and friends.
Mona was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Paul Thompson; and grandson, Aaron Fodness.
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