Evonne F. Berg

Evonne F. Berg, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Eventide Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake at the age of 88 years.

There will be visitation at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service for Evonne will be at River of Life, Assembly of God Church, Devils Lake on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. with burial in the Devils Lake Cemetery. There will be a time of fellowship in the church dining hall following the graveside service.

Evonne Fern, was born on December 12, 1936 at Devils Lake ND, the daughter of Ray and Naomi (DeForest) Kelly. She attended Devils Lake Public School and graduated from Devils Lake Central High School with the class of 1956.

Evonne married her beloved Irven Berg on September 22, 1956 . They moved to California for a few years and started their family.

Evonne devoted her life to raising her nine children but when her husband was unable to work, she began a career at Mercy Hospital that would span over 50 years. She began as a Certified Nursing Assistant and eventually was the Ward Clerk. She was an efficient, dedicated employee and treasured by all the staff at Mercy.

Evonne never really had time for hobbies, but fortunately she loved to cook and do baking which brought joy to her family and friends. Family gatherings were always filled with laughter and all the family food favorites on the menu. Evonne treasured every moment spent with family. They were her pride and joy, and she loved them with all her heart.

Evonne’s faith, her kindness, her caring heart are a legacy left behind for family to carry with them throughout their lives.

Evonne is survived by her children Debbie Henderson, St. Could, MN, Allen (Jo) Berg, West Fargo, ND, Dianne Grossman, Morris MN, LuAnn Carlson, Omaha NE, Tim (Terri) Berg, Fargo, Tammy (Lawrence) Wink, Wisconsin, Kim Strawn, Denton TX, Candace (Ken) Miller, Nebraska and Jeff Berg, Devils Lake; 16 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandson; brother Darrel (Yvonne) Kelly of Nevada; many nieces, nephews and their families.

She was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior, parents, husband Irven who died on August 30, 1998, grandsons Travis Thomas and TJ Wimer, great great grandson Elliot and brother Forest Kelly.