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Descendants of Julius Berta

 

 

Generation No. 1

 

1.  JULIUS1 BERTA was born Abt. 1860 in Sopron, Hungary.  He married ROSE KARAS.  She was born Abt. 1860 in Sopron, Hungary.

       

Child of JULIUS BERTA and ROSE KARAS is:

2.                i.    STEVE2 BERTA, b. October 17, 1881, Sopron, Hungary; d. April 10, 1947, South Bend, IN.

 

 

Generation No. 2

 

2.  STEVE2 BERTA (JULIUS1) was born October 17, 1881 in Sopron, Hungary, and died April 10, 1947 in South Bend, IN.  He married ROSE HORVATH December 26, 1906 in St Joseph County, Indiana.  She was born May 01, 1888 in Sopron Negye, Hungary, and died June 28, 1964 in South Bend, IN.

 

More About STEVE BERTA:

Immigration: 1906

Residence: 1947, 111 Dinan CT

       

Children of STEVE BERTA and ROSE HORVATH are:

3.                i.    STEVE3 BERTA, b. March 08, 1907, South Bend, IN; d. May 30, 1995, South Bend, IN.

4.               ii.    JULIUS BERTA, b. May 06, 1909, South Bend, IN; d. March 06, 1993, South Bend, IN.

                 iii.    EMMA BERTA, b. 1916, South Bend, IN; m. ANDREW KOCHANOWSKI; b. Abt. 1916, South Bend, IN.

                 iv.    BILL BERTA, b. June 11, 1918, South Bend, IN; d. July 07, 2008, Fullerton, CA; m. ANN L HOPKINS, May 17, 1941, South Bend, Indiana; b. Abt. 1918, South Bend, IN; d. April 26, 1991.

 

Notes for BILL BERTA:

William Bill Berta

June 11, 1918 - July 7, 2008

 

SOUTH BEND - Bill passed away at 90 of natural causes on July 7, 2008, in Fullerton CA. He was born June 11, 1918, in South Bend, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Steve Berta and Rose (Horvath), both of Hungary; brothers, Steve Berta and Julius Berta; and sisters, Elizabeth Shoemaker, Emma Kochanowski and Margaret Turner. Bill married Anne L. (Hopkins) on May 17, 1941 (deceased-April 26, 1991), and Margaret Joy Kanthack on December 10, 1998. Surviving children: Sharon Conner (Russ), Westcliffe, CO, John Berta (Patricia), South Bend, IN, Jane King (Bill), Longmont, CO, and Bob Berta (Laura), Dallas, TX. Surviving grandchildren: Kari Powell, Rochester, IN, Wesley Jacobs, Colorado Springs, CO, Kelley Tosaka, Longmont, CO, Dinah Campbell, Colorado Springs, CO, Leslie Wilson, Anchorage, AK, Adam Penzenik of Goshen. Surviving great-grandchildren: Jamie Herrera, Rochester, IN, Cassandra Hammond, Rochester, NY, Wesley Jacobs Jr. and Wyatt Jacobs, Colorado Springs, CO, Asher and Liam Tosaka, Longmont, CO. Bill lived in South Bend for most of his life. He traveled several years with Anne in their motorhome and finally settled in Fullerton, CA, for the last 10 years of his life. Bill attended Riley High School where he played football, basketball, golf and track. He was inducted into the Riley Athletic Hall of fame. Bill attended the University of Notre Dame (two years) where he played football. He was an avid golfer until three years ago. Bill was honorably discharged from the Army with the rank of corporal after three years of service. He played football for the Army with the Special Services. He was affiliated with the Elks Club and the Methodist Church. Bill worked for Studebaker Corporation, Willis Jeep. He sold camping trailers for Revco of South Bend and was a salesman for Ristance Corp. until his retirement. Bill was cremated. Burial will be at Logan National Cemetery in Denver, CO. No date has been set for his memorial service. Contributions in his memory may be made to your favorite charity.

 

                 v.    ELIZABETH BERTA, b. 1921, South Bend, IN; m. EUGENE SHOEMAKER; b. Abt. 1921, South Bend, IN.

                 vi.    MARGARET BERTA, b. 1924, South Bend, IN; m. ARNOLD TURNER; b. Abt. 1924, South Bend, IN.

 

 

Generation No. 3

 

3.  STEVE3 BERTA (STEVE2, JULIUS1) was born March 08, 1907 in South Bend, IN, and died May 30, 1995 in South Bend, IN.  He married VERONICA DOROTHY KLAJBOR August 19, 1930 in St Joseph County, Indiana, daughter of JOHN KLAJBOR and MARYANNA ROGALSKI.  She was born August 25, 1905 in South Bend, IN, and died July 17, 2008 in South Bend, IN.

 

Notes for STEVE BERTA:

Name:    Steve Berta Sr                 Spouse  V Dorothy Klabor

Father:                            Father:

Mother                             Mother:

Born:  8 Mar 1907                            Born:

Married: 19 Aug 1930

Died:   30 May 1995  Mishawaka IN            Died:

Buried:  Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola IN [obit in rec bk]

Church: Queen of Peace Catholic Church

Lived:   Harmon Drive

Occupation:  Retd St Joseph Co Highway Dept in engineering dept.

Naturalization Intent:

Service record:

Health [obit] died 8:10 a.m. St Joseph Hospital.

Family members of: Steve: Mrs Elizabeth Shoemaker, Mrs Emma Kochanowski, Mrs Margaret Turner of Indianapolis, a brother William of Texas.

SPECIAL INTEREST: obit lists 9 grandchildren  [#3-  #11] -- 13 great grand - [#12- # 25]

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Children:

1] Steve Berta Jr        b]

                    mar - lvs Gladwin MI

                    d ]

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     Stepson:

2] Patrick Klaybor       b]

 

More About STEVE BERTA:

Associations: Moose 58 South Bend

Burial: Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens

Religion: Queen of Peace Catholic Church

 

Notes for VERONICA DOROTHY KLAJBOR:

Berta, Verna D.

Aug. 25, 1905 - July 17, 2008

 

SOUTH BEND - Verna Dorothy Berta, 102, formerly of Mishawaka, died at 1:45 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2008 in South Bend. Dorothy was born on August 25, 1905 in South Bend to John and Mary (Rogalaski) Klaybor. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Anna Klemczewski and Helen Marcek; brothers, Stanley and John Klaybor; sons, Patrick Klaybor and Steve Berta Jr. On August 19, 1920 in South Bend as the former Verna Dorothy Klaybor she married Steve Berta who preceded her in death on May 30, 1995. Surviving are a daughter, MaryAnn "Grimes" Kronewitter of Mishawaka; nine grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren and a sister, Esther Henry of Tucson, AZ. Dorothy was a lifetime area resident. She worked for Studebaker up until the time they closed. She was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Rosary Society and Queen of Peace Harvest House. Dorothy was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, crocheting, gardening, fishing and baking. Family and friends may visit on Sunday, July 20, from 2 to 6 p.m. with a Rosary at 4 p.m., in Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Mishawaka at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour prior in the church, on Monday, July 21. Burial will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be made to The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Ct., South Bend, IN 46637. To leave the family an online condolence or to share memories with the family, please visit our website at www.hahnfuneralhomes.com.

 

Berta, Verna Dorothy

Aug. 25, 1905 - July 17, 2008

 

SOUTH BEND - Verna Dorothy Berta, 102, formerly of Mishawaka, died at 1:45 P.M. Thursday, July 17th. Surviving are a daughter, MaryAnn "Grimes" Kronewitter of Mishawaka; and a sister Esther Henry of Tucson, AZ. Visitation will be today, Sunday, July 20th, from 2 to 6 p.m., with a Rosary at 4 p.m. in Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Mishawaka, at 11 a.m. Monday, July 21, with visitation one hour prior in the church. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola.

Published in the South Bend Tribune on 7/20/2008

 

More About VERONICA DOROTHY KLAJBOR:

Burial: Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens

       

Children of STEVE BERTA and VERONICA KLAJBOR are:

                  i.    MARY ANN4 BERTA, b. Aft. 1930, South Bend, IN.

                  ii.    PATRICK BERTA, b. Aft. 1930, South Bend, IN.

                 iii.    STEVE BERTA, b. Aft. 1930, South Bend, IN.

 

 

4.  JULIUS3 BERTA (STEVE2, JULIUS1) was born May 06, 1909 in South Bend, IN, and died March 06, 1993 in South Bend, IN.  He married IRENE CECILIA RAAB August 21, 1934 in Mishawaka, IN.  She was born Aft. 1910 in South Bend, IN.

 

More About JULIUS BERTA:

Burial: Highland Cemetery

       

Children of JULIUS BERTA and IRENE RAAB are:

                  i.    MARY4 BERTA, b. Aft. 1934, South Bend, IN.

                  ii.    NANCY BERTA, b. Aft. 1935, South Bend, IN.

                 iii.    PATRICIA BERTA, b. Aft. 1935, South Bend, IN.

                 iv.    ROBERT BERTA, b. Aft. 1935, South Bend, IN.

                 v.    PAUL A BERTA, b. Aft. 1935, South Bend, IN.

                 vi.    JAMES BERTA, b. Aft. 1935, South Bend, IN.

                vii.    JOSEPH BERTA, b. Aft. 1935, South Bend, IN.

               viii.    DANIEL BERTA, b. Aft. 1935, South Bend, IN.

 



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