Alice Berge

Alice Berge was born on June 25, 1903 in Madison, MN to John and Annie (Skobba) Falruo.  She was received in to God's covenant of grace through Holy Baptism on August 30, 1903 at Madison Lutheran Church.  She  confirmed the faith into which she was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton on November 11, 1917.  She attended school at the Hantho School and lived her entire life in the Milan area.  On June 27, 1925, Alice was united in marriage to Selmer Berge and to that union three children were born; twin boys, Wallace and Walter and daughter Alda.  Her hobbies included reading, quilting, sewing, mending, and keeping things in good order.  She especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by one son, Wallace and his wife Mavis of Milan; one daughter, Alda Behrens and her husband Harold of Appleton; one daughter-in-law, Lois Berge of Milan; seven grandchildren: Jim and Karen Behrens, Bruce and Karen Behrens, Jane Albrecht, Robert and Cindy Berge, Vernon and Pat Berge, Arden and Deb Berge, and Carol and Pat Meagher; eight great-grandchildren: Michelle, Jennifer Daniel and Angela Albrecht, Kerri and Andrew Behrens, Justin and Brandon Berge, and Derek and Megan Berge; three brothers: Clarence, Clifford and Alfred; and two sisters: Mabel Kvalheim and Esther Johnson.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Selmer; and one son, Walter.

Alice Berge died August 28, 1996 at the Appleton Nursing Home at the age of 93.  May her memory be blessed.