Janet Ledene Eilertson Bergo

September 25, 1942 – May 15, 2021

Janet Ledene (Eilertson) Bergo, 78, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Mercy Hospital, Mason City. Join the family in celebrating Janet’s wonderful life with a visitation from 4–7 p.m., Thursday, May 20, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home.  As many know, Janet loved to take pictures. Per family request, please bring a photo of you with Janet, or a photo that Janet gave to you. From there, a photo collage will be created as you arrive at the funeral home, and later given to the family as a cherished photo collage of Janet’s closest family and friends. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 21, at Salem Lutheran Church, Lake Mills, with Rev. Joel Guttormson officiating. Visitation will take also take place one hour prior to the service at the church.  Inurnment will follow the service at Salem Memorial Cemetery.  
Janet was born in Albert Lea, Minn., Sept. 25, 1942, to Leslie and Irene (Godfrey) Eilertson. She was baptized at Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church, Albert Lea, Minn., May 1, 1949. She continued her faith through confirmation, Aug. 12, 1956.
Janet graduated from Northwood-Kensett Community High School, May 11, 1960.
She married Jerald Dean Bergo, Dec. 5, 1964, in Deer Creek Valley Church, Glenville, Minn.
Janet worked at Fleetgard Childcare Center and Universal Circuits for many years, until her retirement when she continued her favorite job—being a grandmother.
Janet’s door was always open to anyone who wanted to play cards, share a laugh, or drink a cup of coffee. She loved to travel with friends, capture her favorite memories through her camera, and “dance” to country music. She loved her friends, children, and grandchildren fiercely, and would often show her support by cheering on her grandkids at all sporting and school events.
Survivors include her siblings: Illene (Roger) Jaycox, Marlys Wood, and David (Sue) Eilertson; three children: Jayme Bergo, Jim (Lori) Bergo, and Jodi (Doug) Beebe; nine grandchildren: Taylor Beebe, Kallie Beebe, Max Bergo, Adam Bergo, Cole Bergo, Tanner Beebe, Isaac Bergo, Mady Beebe, and Brooke Bergo; along with many nieces and nephews, extended relatives and friends.
Janet was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings: Rita Rosenberg and Doyle (Barb) Eilertson; brother-in-law, Byron Wood; and her husband, Jerald Bergo.

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Lake Mills, IA 50450

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