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Helen M. Ellingson Bergan

Birth	:	23 Mar 1927 Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	27 Apr 2014 Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Lutheran Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2987130, -91.7774110
Description	:	Helen Bergan, 87, died Sunday, April 27, 2014, at the Good Samaritan Center in Waukon, Iowa. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, May 1, at Decorah Lutheran Church in Decorah, Iowa, with Pastors Dave Sorenson and Bryon Robertson officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, May 1, one hour before services at the church. Private family burial will be held at a later time at the Lutheran Cemetery in Decorah. The Fjelstul Funeral Home of Decorah is in charge of arrangements. Helen was born March 23, 1927, in Decorah, Iowa, the youngest child of Anton and... Read More	Helen Bergan, 87, died Sunday, April 27, 2014, at the Good Samaritan Center in Waukon, Iowa. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, May 1, at Decorah Lutheran Church in Decorah, Iowa, with Pastors Dave Sorenson and Bryon Robertson officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, May 1, one hour before services at the church. Private family burial will be held at a later time at the Lutheran Cemetery in Decorah. The Fjelstul Funeral Home of Decorah is in charge of arrangements. Helen was born March 23, 1927, in Decorah, Iowa, the youngest child of Anton and Ida (Hanson) Ellingson. She was baptized, confirmed, and later married at Canoe Ridge Lutheran Church in rural Winneshiek County. Helen attended country school in Winneshiek and Allamakee Counties before graduating from Decorah High School in 1944. Helen taught school in Winneshiek County (1944-1951) – serving the country schools of Decorah #5, Pleasant #1, Clay Hill, Sumner, and Madison #5. Helen married Donald Enos Bergan (Ridgeway, Iowa) on August 15, 1948. The match was perfect, and their love for each other was strong for their 52 years together. Together they farmed in Madison Township, Winneshiek County, until 1964. Helen and Don moved to Spencer, Iowa, where they lived until retirement. Donald and Helen owned and operated Bergan Welding Supply, Inc. Helen also worked at Winslow’s clothing store. They were members of Bethany Lutheran Church (Spencer) and Decorah Lutheran Church. After retirement, Helen and Don enjoyed winters in Arizona. They moved back to Decorah in 1999. Throughout her life Helen was industrious and frugal—traits imprinted from her parents and older siblings. These traits served Helen and Don well as they raised their own family on their dairy farm and then started their off-the-farm business. Never idle, Helen enjoyed sewing, handcrafts, gardening, reading, music, and travel. While in Spencer Helen greatly appreciated the public library services and the Senior Center – where she enjoyed volunteering. Helen was an active member of the Bethany Lutheran Church (Spencer) and served as teacher for youth Sunday school classes, teen confirmation classes, and the adult Bethel Series classes. She was a life-long learner and took great pride in her children’s educational, career, and life endeavors. Helen is survived by her two daughters and their spouses: Marsha Bergan (Sally Weyer) of Iowa City, Iowa; and Karen Bergan (Dennis Norden) of Decorah, Iowa. Helen is also survived by her sister Bernice Byrnes of Waukon, Iowa; her sister-in-law, Thelma Ellingson of Decorah, Iowa; and 38 nieces and nephews; 91 grand nieces and nephews; and 39 great grand nieces and nephews at last count. Helen is preceded in death by immediate family members: her parents; her husband, Donald Bergan (May 23, 2001); her son, Eric Bergan (October 31, 1994); four brothers (Arnold, Julius, Ervin, and Clifford); and three sisters (Tilvina Bigler, Myrtle Bigler, and Irene Tilleros). The family thanks the wonderful staff of Good Samaritan Center (Waukon) for their loving care of Helen since September 2012. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Decorah Community School Foundation, 510 Winnebago St., Decorah, IA 52101; the Good Samaritan Society, 21 East Main St., Waukon, IA 52172; Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago St., Decorah, IA; Bethany Lutheran Church, 15 West 14th St., Spencer, IA; or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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Helen M. Ellingson Bergan's memorial is located at: Lutheran Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA.
When did Helen M. Ellingson Bergan death?
Helen M. Ellingson Bergan death on 27 Apr 2014 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.2987130
Longitude: -91.7774110

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Donald E. Bergan

(1927 - 2001)

Siblings

Tilvina Ellingson Bigler

(1908 - 1986)

Myrtle Coreen Ellingson Bigler

(1909 - 1994)

Arnold W. Ellingson

(1912 - 1981)

Irene Josephine Ellingson Tilleros

(1914 - 2004)

Erven Oliver Ellingson

(1920 - 2003)

Bernice Harriet Ellingson Byrnes

(1923 - 2017)

Children

Eric D. Bergan

(1955 - 1994)

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Coordinate: 43.2987130, -91.7774110

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Coordinate: 43.2221968, -91.7509863

14. Springfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2221985, -91.8171997

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16. Springwater Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3792000, -91.7431030

17. Madison Lutheran Church East Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3133000, -91.8986000

18. Hauge Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3922000, -91.7740000

19. Canoe Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3537000, -91.6577000

20. Glenwood Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2817001, -91.6346970

21. Garfield Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2266900, -91.8846700

22. Pontoppidan Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2747002, -91.6339035

23. Madison Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3135986, -91.9233017

24. Scandinavian Methodist-Episcopal Cemetery
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