BERG, Gehard Selmer: 1906 - December 13, 1986 {also on Ask grave stone page}

BERG, Tilla J.: 1905 - 1998 {also on Ask grave stone page}

Tilla Janette Ask married Gehard Berg (1927)

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Block 42, Sub A, Lot 5 & 6

BERG, Norman Selmar Grant: - June 25, 1929 - March 22, 2010 {also on Birnie-Browne grave stone page}

Norman Selmar Grant Berg: - June 25, 1929 - March 22, 2010    Norman Selmar Grant Berg, born June 25, 1929 passed away suddenly at his home on March 22, 2010 at the age of 80 years.    He leaves to mourn his daughter, Renna (Bob) Logan and his sons, Gary (Martina), Gordon (Trudy) Berg, 10 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. He also leaves a brother, Lyle (Ada) Berg and sister, Lillian Cissell.    He was predeceased by his wife, Frances on November 21, 2009, his daughter, Ellen, parents, Gehard and Tilla, and four brothers.    Funeral services will be held at Bezanson Community Church on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Chris Willis officiating.    Many thanks to Pastor Chris and his support and the caring words of friends and family. You all have made a very difficult time just a little easier.    In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association.    Oliver's Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel & Crematorium Posted on 2010-03-26 CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 26 Mar 2010, Fri - Page 58

BERG, Frances Eileen (nee Birnie-Browne): November 11, 1928 - November 9, 2009  {also on Birnie-Browne grave stone page}

Frances Eileen Berg (nee Birnie-Browne)    Frances Eileen Berg, of Bezanson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the QEII Hospital at the age of 81 years. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Norman of 59 years, her children; Renna (Bob) Logan, Gary (Martina) Berg and Gordon (Trudy) Berg, her grandchildren; Candace (Jason) Martin, Darren (Jennifer) Loewen, Shelly (Scott) Gardner, Theresa (Steve) Kaufmann, Terri (Quenton) Hatch, Clinton (Dannielle) Logan, Moriah, Shannon , Carson and Sam Berg . She also leaves 11 great grandchildren, and several brothers and sisters, along with their families. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Eileen Birnie-Browne, her brother Jerry Bernie Browne and her daughter, Ellen Loewen.    Funeral service will be held Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 2 pm at the Bezanson Community Church with Pastor Chris Willis officiating. Interment will follow at Glen Leslie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family would kindly appreciate donations be made to the QEII Hospital Foundation Palliative Care Unit Grande Prairie, AB.    The family would like to thank the doctors and staff on 3 North and the Palliative Care Unit of 5 North. Your wonderful care does not go unappreciated.    Oliver's Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel & Crematorium CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 24 Nov 2009, Tue  •  Page 18

Frances Birnie-Brown married Norman Berg (1950)

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Block 81, Lot 8 & Block 81, Lot 7

BREDESON,  Mabel: October 24, 1908 - July 31. 1995 {also on Bredeson grave stone page}

Mabel Constance Bredeson, 86, of Grande Prairie    Mabel Constance Bredeson was born on October 24, 1908 in Viscount, Saskatchewan, and passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in the Pioneer Lodge on July 31. 1995 at the age of 86 years.    In her younger years, Mabel lived in the Sexsmith area where she met and married Edwin Bredeson in 1927. A couple of years later Mabel and Ed settled in the Glen Leslie district where they farmed and raised their family.     "Grandma" Bredeson had many talents including cake decorating, baking, and piano playing, and all of these skills were self-taught. Any visitor to her home could expect a cup of hot coffee, a hearty meal and lots of lively conversation.    Mabel's main source of pride came from her family which includes three children: Evelyn (Bruce) Rycroft of Grande Prairie. Ernest (Ellen) of Glen Leslie.. Marian (Andy) Waldner of Clairmont; 12 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren.    Mabel is also survived by her one brother, Melvin Berg of Hythe, and sister, Margaret (Alfred) Bredeson of Grande Prairie.    She was predeceased by her loving husband, Edwin of 67 years, on December 27, 1994.    In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Salvation Army, would be appreciated by the family.    Visitation for family and friends will be held at Oliver Funeral Chapel on Thursday, August 3, 1995 from 7 to 8 p.m.    Funeral service will be held at Oliver Funeral Chapel on Friday, August 4, 1995 at 2 p.m.. Lynwood Walker of Salvation Army church officiating, Interment to follow in Glen Leslie cemetery.    Oliver Funeral Chapel Licensed Funeral Directors and Crematorium. 10212-102 Street, Grande Prairie.    Telephone 532-2929    "Dedicated Service Since 1915"

CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 03 Aug 1995, Thu • Page 5

Mabel Berg married Ed Bredeson (1927)

BREDESON, Edwin: June 16, 1903 - December 27, 1994 {also on Bredeson grave stone page}

Edwin Bredeson, 91, of Grande Prairie    Edwin Bredeson, resident of Grande Prairie, passed away in Grande Prairie on December 27, 1994 at the age of 91 years.    He was born in Goodrich, North Dakota on June 16, 1903. He came to the Peace River Country in 1915, over the Edson Trail, coining to Sexsmith, where he worked on the rail road. He met and married Mabel Berg in 1927 and they both worked in the sawmills for two years then took up farming in the Glen Leslie area. His biggest enjoyment was music and playing the violin at many local dances. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed baseball playing for the Glen Leslie team.    He is survived by his loving wife Mabel of 67 years; three children: Evelyn (Bruce) Rycroft of Grande Prairie. Ernest (Ellen) of Glen Leslie, Marian (Andy) Waldner of Clairmont; and 12 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, brother, Alfred (Margaret) of Glen Leslie; numerous nieces, nephews and Many other relatives and friends.    Visitation for family and friends will he held at Oliver Funeral Chapel today at 7 p.m.    Funeral Service will he held at Oliver Funeral Chapel on Friday, December 30, 1994 at 11 a.m. Lt. Dave Grice officiating.     Donation, to The Pioneer Lodge would be appreciated by the family.    Arrangements by The Oliver Funeral Chapel & Crematorium. 10212-102 Street, Grande Prairie. Telephone 532-2929. "Dedicated service since 1915" CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 29 Dec 1994, Thu • Page 5

Block 55, Lot 8

BREDESON, Margaret Cecilia: September 7, 1910 - September 26, 2000 {also on Bredeson grave stone page}

Margaret Cecilia Bredeson, 90, of Grande Prairie    Margaret Cecilia Bredeson  was born September 7, 1910 in Viscount, Saskatchewan and passed away peacefully, September 26, 2000 at the Grande Prairie Care Centre at the age of 90 years. Margaret is the last of a family of 13.    Margaret was predeceased by her son, Lyle Alfred and her husband Alfred.    She is survived by her four children,  Eileen (George) Hodges, Wilfred (Agnes) Bredeson, Velda (Knut) Skarberg, Delbert (Evelyn) Bredeson, 17 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren, step-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.    Funeral service will be held on Monday, October 2, 2000 at 1 p.m. at Oliver's Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel (10005 - 107 Avenue) Grande Prairie. Interment to follow at Glen Leslie Cemetery.    Lunch will follow at the Bezanson Senior Center at 3 p.m.    In lieu of flowers donations to the Grande Prairie Care Center will be appreciated. OLIVER'S GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 29 Sep 2000, Fri • Page 5

Margaret Berg married Alfred Bredeson (1927)

BREDESON, Alfred: March 30, 1905 - April 20, 1996 {also on Bredeson grave stone page}

Alfred Bredeson, 91, of Glen Leslie    Alfred Bredeson, passed away on April 20, 1996 at the QE II Hospital, Grande Prairie at the age of 91 years.    He was born in North Dakota on March 30, 1905. In 1915 he came over the Edson Trail with his parents and settled in the Peace Country.    Alfred met Margaret Berg in 1926 and married in 1927. He filed on their home place in the Glen Leslie area a few years later and resided there until his passing.    Alfred is survived by his wife of 69 years, Margaret, daughter Eileen Hodges of LaGlace, and Velda  Skarberg of Grande Prairie, sons Wilf (Agnes) of Winfield, B.C., and Delbert (Evelyn) of Grande Prairie; 16 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren.    Alfred was predeceased by one son, Lyle, one son-in-law George Hodges, one great-granddaughter-in-law.    Funeral service for the late Alfred Bredeson will be held on Thursday, April 25, 1996 at 2 p.m. from the Oliver Funeral Chapel, Grande Prairie with Rev. Canon Isaac Graham officiating. Interment to follow in the Glen Leslie Cemetery.    In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heritage Lodge in Grande Prairie.    Oliver Funeral Chapel Licensed Funeral Directors and Crematorium.    10212-102 Street, Grande Prairie    Telephone 532-2929    "Dedicated Service Since 1915" CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 23 Apr 1996, Tue • Page 5

Alfred Bredeson married Margaret Berg (1927)
Alfred is a child of Gus & Emma Bredeson

 Block 41, Lot 2 & 3

LOEWEN, Ellen M.: 1951 - 1991{also on Loewen grave stone page}

Ellen Berg married John Loewen (1970)

Block 85, Lot 8

CISSELL, Lillian Marjorie: March 27. 1935 - April 12, 20 {Also on Cissell stone page}

Lillian Cissell    Early Sunday morning April 12, 2015, Lillian Cissell passed away at age of 80 years in Grande Prairie. Lillian was the youngest child of three, born to Gerhard and Tilla Berg at home in Viscount, Saskatchewan.    Lillian came to Alberta with her family at the age of 5 in 1940.    In June 25, 1952, Lil married George Cissell and they spent most of their 50 years of marriage in Bezanson. Lil worked hard and played hard raising 4 sons. After George’s passing Lil moved to Grande Prairie for her remaining years.    Lil leaves to mourn her sons: Grant (Moneca), John Elden (Rosalie), Lonnie (Elaine) and Terrill (Laurette); 9 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and several step grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother Lyle Berg and sister in-law Ada Berg. Lil was predeceased by her parents Gerhard and Tilla Berg, her husband George Cissell, brother Norman Berg and sister in-law Francis Berg.    A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 17, 2015 at 2:00pm, at the Bezanson Community Church. Interment will follow at the Glen Leslie Cemetery.    In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Alberta (#205 9823-116 Ave T8V 4B4).

CISSELL, George E.:  December 30, 1926 - March 29, 200{Also on Cissell stone page}

George Cissell, 76, of Bezanson    George was born in Iola,  AB on December 30, 1926, the youngest child of George and Agnes Cissell. George passed away March 29, 2003, due to cancer.    Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 50 years. Lillian, his sons: Grant (Moneca) of Chetwynd, John Eldon (Rosalie), Lonnie (Elaine), Terrill (Laurette), all of Bezanson. Grandchildren: Lyndel and Aaron Cissell, Carmen (Mike) Howarth, Monty (Katherine) Cissell, Patricia Cissell, Jodie and Amber Cissell, Dwain (Monique) Cissell and Shane (Kelly) Cissell, and numerous relatives and in-laws. He also leaves great-grandchildren Austin & Aiden Cissell and Tabor Cissell.    George was predeceased by his Dad George, Mother Agnes, sisters: Ruth, Lucille, Gladys, and Dorothy, brothers; Walter, Leo, and John.    George grew up in the Blufton and Rimby area. Around the age of 16, he moved to Grande Prairie and found work driving truck. George met Lillian Berg and they were married in 1952.    Their first years were spent in Dawson Creek, B.C. where George drove truck for Northern Freightway's on the Alaska Highway.    Several years later they moved their family back to the Grande Prairie area. George tackled a variety of different professions such as truck driving,  farming, working in a sawmill, cat skinning, camp cook, logger, vacuum truck owner, and most recently Gate Security.    George was a great father, wonderful husband, a quiet man who was always there for his family. One of his greatest qualities was his sense of humor, and never taking life too seriously. He enjoyed the simple things in life like family gatherings, the outdoors and a hot cap of coffee. George's memory will be cherished by many people.    Funeral services will he held on Thursday, April 3, 2003 at 2 p.m. in the Bezanson Community Church. Interment to take place in the Glen Leslie Cemetery with lunch to follow in the Bezanson Senior Center.    In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can e made to the QE II Foundation Cancer Clinic. OLIVER'S GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM TELEPHONE 532-2929 CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 01 Apr 2003, Tue • Page 7

Lillian Berg married George Cissell (1952)

Block 79, Lot 7 & 8

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