1913
Florence
2006
Florence Bergstrom
January 18, 1913 — April 21, 2006
Florence Esther (Scheff) Bergstrom was born on January 18, 1913, in Big Stone City , SD, to parents, August and Lillian (Sherman) Scheff. As a young girl she attended Big Stone Public Schools in Big Stone City, SD.
Florence married Raymond Bergstrom and to this union two children were born, Darwin and Norma. The family made their home in Ortonville, MN, where Florence worked as a cook for the Corner CafA�A� and Hill Top Restaurant. Florence was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Ortonville, MN. She always put family first and when any one of her family members came to visited she greeted them with "Grandma's sweetheart is here!" Florence also never forgot anyone birthday or anniversary usually having a card arrive a day or two early.
Florence enjoyed food and cooking, not just at her job but also for family and friends. She was known to always have more than one option for those who were blessed to be at her table. Florence's quiet grace and strength will be missed by all.
Florence passed away on Friday, April 21, at the Northridge Residence Nursing Home in Ortonville, MN, reaching the age of 93 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, August and Lillian; husband, Ray; all of her brothers and sisters; as well as her son-in-law, Vernon Swenson.
Florence will be remembered by her children, Darwin and Betty Bergstrom of Chippewa Falls, WI; and Norma Swenson of Worthington, MN; grandchildren, Rhonda and Mike Hamman; Greg Swenson, Dan Swenson, Cheryl and Jeff Homan, Rick and Dawn Bergstrom, Doug and Ellen Bergstrom, Brent and Sue Bergstrom and Mark Bergstrom; great grandchildren, Rachel and Chad Nordling, Eric Hamman, Lance and Chelsea Homan, Jacob and Briana Bergstrom, Erik and Erin Bergstrom, Lyssa and Beth Bergstrom, Katie Bergstrom, and great-great grandchild, Kaylee Bergstrom; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Florence married Raymond Bergstrom and to this union two children were born, Darwin and Norma. The family made their home in Ortonville, MN, where Florence worked as a cook for the Corner CafA�A� and Hill Top Restaurant. Florence was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Ortonville, MN. She always put family first and when any one of her family members came to visited she greeted them with "Grandma's sweetheart is here!" Florence also never forgot anyone birthday or anniversary usually having a card arrive a day or two early.
Florence enjoyed food and cooking, not just at her job but also for family and friends. She was known to always have more than one option for those who were blessed to be at her table. Florence's quiet grace and strength will be missed by all.
Florence passed away on Friday, April 21, at the Northridge Residence Nursing Home in Ortonville, MN, reaching the age of 93 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, August and Lillian; husband, Ray; all of her brothers and sisters; as well as her son-in-law, Vernon Swenson.
Florence will be remembered by her children, Darwin and Betty Bergstrom of Chippewa Falls, WI; and Norma Swenson of Worthington, MN; grandchildren, Rhonda and Mike Hamman; Greg Swenson, Dan Swenson, Cheryl and Jeff Homan, Rick and Dawn Bergstrom, Doug and Ellen Bergstrom, Brent and Sue Bergstrom and Mark Bergstrom; great grandchildren, Rachel and Chad Nordling, Eric Hamman, Lance and Chelsea Homan, Jacob and Briana Bergstrom, Erik and Erin Bergstrom, Lyssa and Beth Bergstrom, Katie Bergstrom, and great-great grandchild, Kaylee Bergstrom; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.