Margaret Berg, a longtime Antigo resident, died Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Autumn Lane Family Care in Birnamwood. She was 92 years old. She was born on April 4, 1922 in Antigo, a daughter of Anton and Margaret (Servi) Zangl. She married Melvin Berg on July 9, 1942 at St. John Catholic Church in Antigo. He preceded her in death on March 9, 1995.
She was a graduate of Antigo High School with the class of 1941.
Mrs. Berg worked at Weinbrenner Shoe Company factory in Antigo. She and her husband owned and operated the Texaco Service Station at Fifth avenue and Superior street from 1956 until 1971. They later owned and operated Berg's Campertown on Antigo's north side for many years.
Survivors include a daughter, Kathleen (Michael) Kennedy, Antigo; a son, Dennis (Sue) Berg, Antigo; a daughter-in-law, Gloria Berg, Greenleaf; eight Grandchildren, Todd (Caroline) Kennedy, Menomonie, Jeff (special friend Fawn Williams) Kennedy, Antigo, T.J. (Cindy) Kennedy, Amherst, Jim (Katie) Kennedy, Rhinelander, Steve (Carol Lynn) Berg, Antigo, Melanie (Chad) Adams, Antigo, Jodie (Brett) Buteyn, New Holstein, Terry (Dan) Frase, Appleton; 20 great grandchildren, Chris, Cole, Hunter, Brody, Tyler, Marcus, Gabriel and Liam Kennedy; Sierra, Cheyanna and Mason Berg; Conner and Payton Adams; Kaitlyn, Trevor, Collin and Mason Buteyn; Mandy, Mariah and Benjamin Frase; many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a son, David Berg, a great granddaughter, Madeline Frase; two sisters, Hilda Dempster and Lillian Mertens; three brothers, Leo, Reinhold and Louis Zangl.
A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday November 20, 2014 at 11 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church with Rev. David Schmidt officiating. Entombment will take place in Queen of Peace Mausoleum. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until the time of services on Thursday in Hoffmann Hall at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, LeRoyer Hospice or the Antigo Community Food Pantry.
A special Thank You to LeRoyer Hospice and Palliative Care along with the staff at Autumn Lane for their care and support.
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Denny/Sue & Family
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this time. If you need anything please let us know!
Our deepest sympathy. We are sorry for your loss.
Josh, Sabrina & Baylee Peterson
Dear Kathy and Dennis and family
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I have very fond memories of her and our visits to Antigo as a child. Aunt Margaret was always such a sweet and gentle woman. We are unable to attend her funeral but know you and your families will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy and Family, sorry to hear of your loss. Happy you had your mom in your lives for this amount of time.
Kathy, Mike & families, Our sympathy is with you at this time. Keep the fond memories close. Our prayers! Terry & Jamine Kretz
Denny and Sue,
So sorry for your loss. It is always hard to lose those you love.
Donna (Schleis) Evans
Kathleen and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. She is now with your dad and David in a better place. May she now rest in peace. You have my thoughts and prayers.
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