Kim Marie Berg

            Kim Marie Berg, age 60, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Sunday, February 2, 2020, at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s in Duluth.  She was born January 23, 1960, in Hibbing the daughter of Van and Mary (Olson) Berg.  She was a graduate of Hibbing High School, and went on to complete the Travel Agent coursework in Minneapolis.

            Kim worked as a Receptionist and Activities Director at Guardian Angels in Hibbing.  She was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.  Kim was very talented with knitting, crocheting, and other handcrafts – winning several Blue Ribbons for her work at the Fair.  She enjoyed reading.  Kim had a great sense of humor and would have enjoyed the fact that her date of death was a palindrome – the first to occur in over 900 years.

            Kim is survived by her sisters: Shari (Jim) Erickson of Hibbing, and Susan (Pat) Benfer of Savage, MN; nieces and nephews: Kyle (Katie Dye) Erickson, Garrett (Vanessa) Erickson, Reed Erickson, Hanna Benfer, and Maddie Benfer; great-niece and nephew: Claira & Lennon Erickson; special friends: Linda and Tim Minelli; and numerous extended family members and friends.

            She was preceded in death by her parents.

            Visitation will be from 10 am until the 11 am Celebration of Life Service Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hibbing.  Pastor Kevin Olson will officiate.  Inurnment will be at the Hibbing Park “Maple Hill” Cemetery.

            Family services are provided by Anderson-Daniels, a Bauman Family Funeral Home, in Hibbing.  To express condolences on-line please see:  www.baumanfuneralhome.com.