Bessie “Bess” Berg, age 99, of Ostrander, passed away peacefully Friday, October 14, 2016 at Ostrander Care and Rehab, where she had resided since 2007.
Bessie (Kappers) Berg was born July 28, 1917 to John and Louise (Tienter) Kappers in York Township, Fillmore County, Minn. She was the last survivor of 11 children. Bessie was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith and was still a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander. She attended Hall School through the 8th grade. Bess was united in marriage to Harlan Berg on June 19, 1937 at the Lutheran Parsonage in Ostrander, and together they lived on a farm near Ostrander for 31 years. They later moved into Ostrander. She and Harlan enjoyed traveling, visiting friends and family, playing cards and old time music. In younger years she also helped the ladies of the Ostrander Church with their activities. She and Harlan were crowned King and Queen of Ostrander’s “Uff Da” Days celebration. Harlan passed away February 5, 2004. Bess entered the care center in September of 2007.
She was preceded in death by six brothers: Harry, Edwin, Floyd, Melvin, Vernon and Clayton Kappers; and four sisters: Edna Vikse, Esther Hovey, Lucille Hall and Betty Westphal. She is survived by one sister-in-law, Arlene Kappers; one brother-in-law, Harold Westphal; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday October 19, 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander, Minn. Burial will be in the Ostrander Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com.