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Mitch Berg

November 19, 1955 — August 12, 2015

Machesney Park—Mitchell W. Berg, 59 of Machesney Park passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Born November 19, 1955 in Soudan, Minnesota to Russell and Theresa (Pavlich) Berg. Married Nancy Foor on July 8, 1978 in Rockford, IL. Mitch lived a life that was rich and full. He blessed so many with his wisdom, humor and love and the blessings were returned tenfold. Mitch was a devoted family man, proud and supportive of his wife and children. He loved to spend Saturdays with his Granddaughter Anna. A man of integrity, quiet wisdom and endless good humor, he always put the needs of others above his own. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed fishing and treasured time spent at Eagle’s Nest Lake 3 with family and friends. Mitch was a loyal fan of the Chicago Cubs and Minnesota Vikings and tolerated the associated disappointments with customary grace. Mitch’s lifelong work was in the water treatment industry and he was a mentor to many colleagues and customers. He was an independent business owner of Smith Ecological Systems for most of his career and also President of Woodlawn Utilities. He was a former officer of Elks Lodge 64.
Survived by Wife, Nancy; Parents, Russell and Theresa (Pavlich) Berg; Son, Benjamin (Rachel) Berg; Daughter, Samantha Berg; Sister, Michele (Berg) Cascarano; Brother, Daniel (Catherine) Berg; Granddaughter Anna Marie; Brother-in-law’s, Stephen Foor and David (Kimberly) Foor and Sister-in-laws Janis Foor and Susan (Patrick) Kelly; Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and great niece and nephews and dear friends. Predeceased by beloved Mother-in-law and Father-in-law Lois and Bill Foor. A special thank you to hospice and the caring and skilled doctors and nurses at Swedish American Hospital, especially nurse Nancy who holds a special place in our hearts.
Memorial Service 11 am Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory (Riverside Chapel) 3910 N. Rockton Ave. Rockford, IL 61103. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, August 17, 2015 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home. Visitation will continue Tuesday morning from 10 to 10:45 at the Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the family for an establishment to be named at a later date.

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Memorial Visitation

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

10:00 - 10:45 am (Eastern time)

Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory - Riverside Chapel

3910 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103

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Memorial Service

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

11:00 - 11:45 am (Eastern time)

Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory - Riverside Chapel

3910 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103

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