Berta Johanne Kristiansen

Berta Johanne Kristiansen

Female 1920 - 2005  (84 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Berta Johanne KristiansenBerta Johanne Kristiansen was born on 30 May 1920 in Åsted, Kvong Sogn, Vester Horne Herred, Ribe Amt; was christened on 20 Jun 1920 in Kvong Kirke, Kvong Sogn, Vester Horne Herred, Ribe Amt; died on 21 Apr 2005 in Oakview Medical Care Facility. Ludington, Mason County, Michigan, USA; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Ludington, Mason County, Michigan, USA.

    Notes:


    Bertha J. Madsen Died April 21, 2005


    Bertha J. Madsen, 84, died on Thursday, April 21 at Oakview Medical Care Facility, after suffering a stroke.

    Born Berta Johanna Kristiansen in Denmark in 1920, she emigrated to the United States with her family. She was given the name Bertha Christensen by immigration and was raised in Scottville.

    She married Clarence Madsen 66 years ago and together they had two children, Harriet (Klotz), who died in 2002 and Raymond, who now lives in Connecticut.

    In addition to her loving husband and son, she is survived by her sister, Gerda Schaap; and son-in-law, Charles Klotz. She also leaves behind five wonderful grandchildren, Charles Klotz Jr., Thomas Klotz, Dawn McHale, Jennifer Klotz and Shelley Havern, and their loving families, including six great-grandchildren.

    Berta married Clarence Frank Madsen on 29 Oct 1938 in Emanuel Lutheran Church, Ludington, Mason County, Michigan, US. Clarence (son of George Madsen and Marie Olga Gygax) was born on 25 Jan 1919; died on 26 Dec 2012 in Sutter Living Center, Ludington, Mason County, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Raymond Madsen  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 May 1944.
    2. 3. Harriet Madsen  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jun 1939 in Scottville, Mason County, Michigan, USA; died on 24 Dec 2002 in ical Center, Ludington, Mason County, Michigan, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Raymond MadsenRaymond Madsen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Berta1) was born on 28 May 1944.

  2. 3.  Harriet MadsenHarriet Madsen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Berta1) was born on 5 Jun 1939 in Scottville, Mason County, Michigan, USA; died on 24 Dec 2002 in ical Center, Ludington, Mason County, Michigan, USA.

    Notes:

    Harriet M. Klotz, 63, of 602 N. Franklin, Ludington, died unexpectedly Dec. 24 at Memorial Medical Center.

    Harriet was born to Clarence and Bertha (Christensen) Madsen June 5, 1939 in Scottville. She attended school in Ludington, graduating with the class of 1957.

    She was married on Sept. 13, 1958 in Ludington to Charles W. Klotz and he survives.

    Harriet retired from Nordlund and Associates in 2001 after 25 years of service. She enjoyed landscaping, gardening, traveling and taking care of her pets. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

    She was a lifelong member of Bethany Lutheran Church.

    In addition to her husband, survivors include two sons, Charles W. (and Kenda) Klotz of Jenison and Thomas (and Darlene) Klotz of Hudonsville; three daughters, Dawn M. McHale of New York City, Jennifer H. Klotz of Grand Rapids and Shelly M. (and Douglas) Havera of Kalamazoo; and five grandchildren, Charles (Chad) Klotz, Katelyn A. Klotz, Emily M. Klotz, Allison M. Havera and Melanie A. Havera. Also surviving is a brother, Raymond C. Madsen of Riverton, Conn.; one aunt, Gerda Schaap of Ludington, and many cousins.

    Funeral services for Harriet M. Klotz will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28 at the Bethany Lutheran Church with the Rev. B. Douglas Niemi officiating. The family will receive friends at the Dorrell Funeral Home this evening from 6-8 and on Saturday at the church for one hour prior to the service.

    Memorials may be directed to the Bethany Lutheran Church.

    The Klotz family is being served by the Dorrell Funeral Home.

    Ludington Daily News (MI) - Friday, December 27, 2002

    Harriet married Charles W Klotz on 13 Sep 1958 in Ludington, Mason County, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Charles W Klotz  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 5. Thomas Klotz  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 6. Dawn M Klotz  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 7. Jennifer H Klotz  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 8. Shelley M Klotz  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Charles W Klotz Descendancy chart to this point (3.Harriet2, 1.Berta1)

  2. 5.  Thomas Klotz Descendancy chart to this point (3.Harriet2, 1.Berta1)

  3. 6.  Dawn M Klotz Descendancy chart to this point (3.Harriet2, 1.Berta1)

  4. 7.  Jennifer H Klotz Descendancy chart to this point (3.Harriet2, 1.Berta1)

  5. 8.  Shelley M Klotz Descendancy chart to this point (3.Harriet2, 1.Berta1)