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Zita M. Phillips Bergman

Birth	:	30 Mar 1927 Seneca, Nemaha County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	16 Jan 2009 Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Cemetery, Saint Benedict, Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.8866997, -96.0982971
Description	:	Zita M. Bergman, 81, St. Benedict, KS, died early Friday, January 16, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. She was born March 30, 1927, on a farm east of Seneca, the daughter of Joseph H. and Clara C. Vondemkamp Phillips. She attended Victory School and graduated from Sts. Peter & Paul High School. She moved to Omaha, NE to live and work with her Aunt Anna Mulcahy. Later Zita worked in Grand Island, NE. In 1946, her family moved to Dyersville, IA where she worked in a shirt factory until returning to Seneca in... Read More	Zita M. Bergman, 81, St. Benedict, KS, died early Friday, January 16, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. She was born March 30, 1927, on a farm east of Seneca, the daughter of Joseph H. and Clara C. Vondemkamp Phillips. She attended Victory School and graduated from Sts. Peter & Paul High School. She moved to Omaha, NE to live and work with her Aunt Anna Mulcahy. Later Zita worked in Grand Island, NE. In 1946, her family moved to Dyersville, IA where she worked in a shirt factory until returning to Seneca in March of 1948. On July 20, 1948, she married Melvin B. Bergman at Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Seneca. They lived in St. Benedict where Melvin had started a pool hall and bar. Melvin's brother, Callistus, ran the family grocery store. Zita and Melvin purchased the Bergman Hy Klas store from Callistus and Florence in 1956 when he moved to Denver. They operated the store until February of 1987 when they retired. Then Zita worked at the Seneca Variety Store for five years. She was a member of St. Mary's Church and the Altar Society at the church in St. Benedict, the Nemaha County Historical Society, the Seneca Memorial Post # 7548 of the VFW Auxiliary, the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital Guild, and the Guild Pitch Club. Zita served on the Richmond Township Board. She enjoyed quilting, sewing for her family, gardening and canning. She was a kind and thoughtful friend and neighbor who was always ready to help others. Survivors are her husband, Melvin of the home; three sons, Ed, Mike, and Jerry, all of Topeka; two brothers, Fr. Walter Phillips of Seneca and Lyle Phillips of Leawood, KS; two sisters, Vera Knudson of Seneca and Elda Haverkamp of Wetmore; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Daniel, on January 12, 2005; and brothers, Leonard, Regis and Arthur Phillips. Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 2 PM on Monday, January 19, at St. Mary's Church in St. Benedict. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

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Where is Zita M. Phillips Bergman's memorial?
Zita M. Phillips Bergman's memorial is located at: Saint Marys Cemetery, Saint Benedict, Nemaha County, USA.
When did Zita M. Phillips Bergman death?
Zita M. Phillips Bergman death on 16 Jan 2009 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Zita M. Phillips Bergman's memorial?
Latitude: 39.8866997
Longitude: -96.0982971

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Melvin Bernard Bergman

(1924 - 2013)

Siblings

(unknow - unknow)

Arthur F. Phillips

(1924 - 2003)

Children

Daniel W. “Bear” Bergman

(1950 - 2005)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 39.8866997, -96.0982971

2. Seneca City Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8499603, -96.0712128

3. Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8488998, -96.0702972

4. Bloss Cemetery
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7. Dennis Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8181400, -96.0585100

8. Sacred Heart Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8485985, -96.1832962

9. Ash Point Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8962380, -96.2051080

10. Baileyville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8418900, -96.1976300

11. Brewer Cemetery
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12. Williams Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9219017, -95.9741974

13. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9538900, -95.9977700

14. McCaffrey Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9827100, -96.1474500

15. German Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9794500, -96.0234300

16. Friedens United Church of Christ Cemetery
Bern, Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9929008, -96.0529480

17. Saint Peters Evangelican Cemetery
Du Bois, Pawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0010000, -96.1095000

18. Oneida Cemetery
Oneida, Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8638500, -95.9482200

19. Bern Cemetery
Bern, Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9637299, -95.9781494

20. Ford Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8011017, -95.9858017

21. Saint Michaels Cemetery
Axtell, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8922005, -96.2577972

22. Rose Hill Cemetery
Axtell, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8793983, -96.2667007

23. Cincinnati Cemetery
Du Bois, Pawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0042000, -96.0274963

24. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Du Bois, Pawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0156000, -96.1494000