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Helen J. Crim Bergman

Birth	:	25 Oct 1912 Ridgeport, Boone County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	2 Jan 2016 Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	South Marion Cemetery, Stratford, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2327995, -93.8735962
Description	:	Helen Crim was born October 25, 1912, on a farm near Ridgeport, Iowa, the daughter of John and Bessie Crim. When she was a baby, the family moved to a farm south of Stratford. She attended country school through eighth grade and was a 1930 graduate of Stratford High School. Helen attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, where she received her Diploma in Rural Teaching in 1932. After graduating, she taught grades 1 through 8 in the following country schools: Marion Township School District No. 2, Fifth School District of Marion Township, Clear Lake School District No. 5,... Read More	Helen Crim was born October 25, 1912, on a farm near Ridgeport, Iowa, the daughter of John and Bessie Crim. When she was a baby, the family moved to a farm south of Stratford. She attended country school through eighth grade and was a 1930 graduate of Stratford High School. Helen attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, where she received her Diploma in Rural Teaching in 1932. After graduating, she taught grades 1 through 8 in the following country schools: Marion Township School District No. 2, Fifth School District of Marion Township, Clear Lake School District No. 5, and Hardin Township District No. 1. Besides all the duties a country schoolteacher had, she also played baseball with her students during recess. On October 10, 1938, she married Leonard Eric Bergman of Stratford. They settled in Stratford where they raised their three children. She worked in the family grocery store and later helped Leonard when he sold the grocery store and began farming. Helen was an active member of the Stratford Lutheran Church. She enjoyed baking, canning, making jams and jellies, sewing, quilting, and reading. She was known for her baking prowess, especially for pies, cookies, kringlas, bread, and cinnamon or pecan rolls. For years she could be seen walking each day either along the road near her home or, during inclement weather, in the school gym. Throughout her life she was interested in, and followed, a variety of sports. She loved to read, especially newspapers and magazines, and you could have a spirited discussion with her on politics or world events. Helen died on January 2, 2016, at Riverside North in Ames, Iowa at 103 years of age. Helen is survived by her son, Alan (Connie) Bergman of Ames, Iowa; her daughter, Audrey (Mike) Tillmans of St. Charles, Illinois; seven grandchildren, Luanne (Doug) Hudson and Brian (Holly) Berg, all of Ft. Dodge, Iowa; Michelle (Greg) Brenizer of Algonquin, Illinois; Tricia (Scott) Newland of Cumming, Iowa; David (Kellie) Bergman of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Erik (Tina) Tillmans of Los Angeles, California; and Sara Tillmans of Crystal Lake, Illinois; her son-in-law, Cleo Mericle of Ft. Dodge, Iowa; 13 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, two great-great grandsons, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 64 years; her daughter, Jeanette Mericle; four sisters, Edith Crim, Ruby Jacobson, Lola Crim, and Genevieve Cameron; and five brothers, Floyd Crim, Edgar Crim, Severt Crim, Charles Crim, and Halbert Crim. In memory of Helen, memorials may be given to the Stratford Lutheran Church or a favorite charity. Obituary & photo published by Adams & Soderstrum Family of Funeral Homes

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Where is Helen J. Crim Bergman's memorial?
Helen J. Crim Bergman's memorial is located at: South Marion Cemetery, Stratford, Hamilton County, USA.
When did Helen J. Crim Bergman death?
Helen J. Crim Bergman death on 2 Jan 2016 in Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Helen J. Crim Bergman's memorial?
Latitude: 42.2327995
Longitude: -93.8735962

Family Members:

Parent

John Beldon Crim

(1867 - 1959)

Bessie Caroline Mathre Crim

(1869 - 1948)

Spouse

Leonard Eric Bergman

(1910 - 2002)

Siblings

Floyd Mathre Crim

(1896 - 1970)

Edith Alvira Crim

(1898 - 1899)

Ruby Elizabeth Crim Jacobson

(1900 - 2001)

Edgar Alvin Crim

(1901 - 1997)

Lola Salina Crim

(1903 - 2003)

Genevieve M. Crim Cameron

(1905 - 1971)

Severt Arthur Crim

(1907 - 2004)

Charles Albert Crim

(1908 - 2003)

Halbert Peter Crim

(1910 - 2005)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. South Marion Cemetery
Stratford, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2327995, -93.8735962

2. Oakwood Cemetery
Stratford, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2942009, -93.9182968

3. Mineral Ridge Cemetery
Ridgeport, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1749992, -93.9266968

4. Hooks Point Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2944530, -93.9199090

5. Hardin Township Cemetery
Hardin Township, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2411003, -93.9708023

6. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Boone, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1700000, -93.8070000

7. Boone County Poor Farm Cemetery
Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1591100, -93.9159000

8. White Cemetery
Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1777992, -93.9636002

9. Lake Center Cemetery
Stanhope, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2482986, -93.7568970

10. Leininger Cemetery
Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1492004, -93.8356018

11. Lawn Hill Cemetery
Stanhope, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2677994, -93.7611008

12. Nesse Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3250008, -93.8933029

13. Neese Cemetery
Homer, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3250000, -93.8935000

14. Linn Cemetery
Pilot Mound, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2045330, -93.9970230

15. Vegors Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3177986, -93.9421997

16. Mackey Cemetery
Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1675000, -93.7565000

17. Runyan Cemetery
Pilot Mound, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1749992, -94.0015030

18. Saint Pauls Church Cemetery
Jewell, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2490100, -93.7173400

19. Schlicht Cemetery
Fraser, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1444200, -93.9780100

20. Bass Cemetery
Dayton, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2966995, -94.0149994

21. Saratoga Cemetery
Stanhope, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3539009, -93.8167038

22. Pilot Mound Cemetery
Pilot Mound, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1636200, -94.0282600

23. Ellsworth Clear Lake Cemetery
Randall, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2268930, -93.6926200

24. Bass Point Cemetery
Boone, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0992012, -93.8957977