Bernice E. Bergman

Bernice Bergman, age 88, of Mankato, KS passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at the Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems, Beloit, KS. She was born on September 26, 1931 in Weatherford, OK to Jake and Anna (Holly) Hamburger.

Bernice graduated from Weatherford High School and then attended Emporia State University Teachers college getting her Bachelors degree for teaching. She taught in various schools, including Mankato then later became a full-time farmer’s wife. Bernice married Bill Conner and in that marriage they were blessed with four children: Mike, Beverly, Sherry, and Bill. Bernice later married John “Swede” Bergman.

She loved cooking and baking and was known for making the best cinnamon rolls. She also enjoyed going to casinos, playing bingo and playing bridge, both locally and online where she had met a lot of people whom she now calls friends,

Bernice was a member of the Saint Theresa Catholic Church, Ladies Guild and various card clubs throughout the years.

She is survived by her two daughters, Beverly Conner, Wenatchee, WA and Sherry Gennaro, Mankato; two sons, Mike Conner, Mankato and Bill Conner, Loveland, CO; one sister, Cora Marcks, 6 Grandchildren: Jeremiah, Matt, Becky, Anne, Colin & Tyler; and 5 Great-Grandchildren: Kaycie, Enid, Sylvie, Chase & Jett.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jake & Anna; her husbands, Bill Conner and John Bergman; four brothers, Levi Hamburger, ElRoy Hamburger, Eugene Hamburger and ALeal Hamburger; and two sisters, Elda May Lay and Wilma Sopher.

Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 11:00 AM, Monday, June 22, 2020 at St. Theresa Catholic Church, Mankato with Fr. David officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 21, 2020 from 1-6 PM with a rosary being prayed at 6:00 PM at Melby Mortuary, Mankato.

The family has suggested that memorials be given to St. Theresa Catholic Church in care of the funeral home. For online condolences, please visit www.melbymortuary.com.

Bernice was quick to help anyone in need. She loved and adored her children & grandchildren and was always very giving to all who were blessed in knowing her.