Helene M. Bergman

Helene M. Bergman

Helene Marie Bergman, daughter of Anton and Marie Hay Denkinger, was born April 11, 1932, at Cedar Falls, Iowa. She was baptized July 17, 1932, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church-Siegel and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls. She graduated from Cedar Falls High School in 1950 and attended Wartburg College.

On October 7, 1951, she was united in marriage with Kenneth H. Bergman at St. John Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls. Helene assisted her husband on the farm which was located north of Sumner.

Following a brief illness, Helene’s death occurred at Community Memorial Hospital in Sumner on Monday, February 7, 2011. She was 78 years old and was a longtime member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church-Richfield. Helene enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and also enjoyed puzzle books.

She is survived by two sons, Al (Jo) Bergman of Union, Iowa and Kevin (Marcy) Bergman of Sumner; two daughters, Karen (Scott) Meredith of Hawkeye and Luann (Steve) Connor of Sumner; ten grandchildren, Kyle (Megan) Bergman, Scott (fiancé, Holly Dorenkamp) Bergman, Brett (Liz) Bergman, Zachary Connor, Kayla Bergman, Kelsey Connor, Dylan Bergman, Tyler Connor, Ty Bergman, and Bryce Connor; three great granddaughters, Cameron, Morgan, and Parker Bergman; three brothers, Don (Gayle) Denkinger of Waterloo, Tony (Dodie) Denkinger of Johnston, and Bill (Carole) Denkinger of Sitka, Alaska; and two sisters, Marion Denkinger of Waterloo and Linda (Tom) Parrott of Denver, Iowa.

Helene was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, who died March 19, 2002, and her parents.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 11, 2011, at St. Peter Lutheran Church-Richfield in rural Sumner with Rev. Harold Peterson officiating. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 10, 2011, at Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Sumner and for one hour preceding services at the church on Friday. Interment will be at Richfield Cemetery in rural Sumner. Memorials may be made in her name to Community Memorial Hospital Building Fund or Sumner/Fredericksburg High School Weight Room Fund.

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Janet (Westphal) Hanusa on August 31, 2011 at 02:45 PM said:

Sending belated sympathy for the loss of Helene... I only knew of her death recently via the Wartburg newsletter, then checked with Dody here who had worked at St. Theresa's. Connections with the Denkinger family go back to St. John's Luth., Cedar Falls.. Luther League, etc. My sister,Anna May, is Marian's age, I think. My parents had the Westphal Nursery there on W. 1st St., across the corner from the filling station/cottages. My parents sold the nursery in 1953. George graduated from Wartburg College in 1954, so Helene would've been in his class. All so long ago... I kept in contact with Helene for many years, but her health, etc. prevented much contact. And so recently to lose her mother as well. Thinking of the long-ago times; and sympathy to the family. Janet (Westphal) Hanusa. 7204 Reite Ave. Windsor Heights, IA 50324

Lisa Pleggenkuhle Grummer on February 15, 2011 at 06:48 AM said:

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless. Lisa Pleggenkuhle Grummer

donna robinson on February 13, 2011 at 12:29 PM said:

kevin... remembering how well your folks liked to play cards, so am sure they and Ross & having a good game now....

Dean and Judy Zupke on February 10, 2011 at 10:59 AM said:

Our sympathy to the Bergman family on the death of your mother, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Wendy and Dale Schutte on February 10, 2011 at 07:55 AM said:

Karen/Scott and LuAnne/Steve- May the comfort of family & friends give you strength for today and the days to come. May time ease the pain that no words can.

Mike & Linda McDaniel on February 9, 2011 at 06:55 PM said:

Please accept our deepest sympathies during this difficult time.

Patty & Larry Reed on February 9, 2011 at 02:55 PM said:

Kevin & Marcy: Our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cherish the great memories you have had over the years. Thinking of you always!

Richard and Connie Dudolski on February 9, 2011 at 08:49 AM said:

We are thinking of all of you in your time of sorrow. Helene put up the good fight and was a blessing to all who knew her. The special memories she has given us are there to fill the empty spot in our hearts and put a smile on our faces. God bless you and keep you!

Steve & Gina Loshman on February 9, 2011 at 07:51 AM said:

We are sorry to hear of your mothers passing. At the end of a life we realize how fast time goes by. Cherish the good memories you have with her. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. Steve & Gina

Diane (Meyer) and John Dockendorf on February 8, 2011 at 04:41 PM said:

Karen, such sad news to hear. You have our deepest sympathy at the loss of your Mother. Hold all your memories of your Mom close to your heart. Your family and friends will help you through this very sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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