Mary Jane Berg, 92, of Clifton passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at her daughter’s residence in Clifton.
Mary Jane was born November 17, 1921 in Hiteman, IA, a daughter of Peter and Antonia Marca Salato. She married Raymond W. Berg on October 21, 1944 in Joliet, IL and he preceded her in death on May 26, 1996.
Survivors include one daughter, Tanna (Larry) Behrends of Clifton; one sister, Lillie Minarich of Joliet; four grandchildren, Jill Call, Nichole Parmley, Neil Behrends, and Matthew Berg; and four great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Felix and Elmer Salato; three sisters, Margaret Compagna, Helen Bajt, and Louise Menegon; one son, Donald Berg; and one grandchild, Michael Berg.
Mrs. Berg was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church in Clifton and CCW. She was a graduate of St. Joseph School of Nursing. Mary Jane worked at Mercy Hospital in San Diego, Central Hospital in Clifton, as an Occupational Nurse at Texise, as well as Assistant to Personal Manager at Texise for 26 ½ years. She was past president of both GFWC and Semoniz Credit Union. She enjoyed flower gardening, bridge, sewing, and her family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 2014 at St. Peters Catholic Church in Clifton. Fr. Vern Arseneau will officiate. Burial will be at St. Peters Catholic Cemetery in Clifton.
Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January, 9, 2014 at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton and 1 hour prior to the Mass at the church on Friday.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Peters Catholic Church in Clifton.
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