Judith Ann Berg

Judith Ann Berg passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society in St. James. Born on July 31, 1946, in Wells, Minnesota, to Norman and Dorothy Beckmann, Judy found her greatest joy in her family. She took great pride in raising her five children and was a loving and devoted wife to her husband, Raymond, whom she affectionately called “Boyka.”

Judy possessed a generous spirit and a heart for serving others. A faithful and active member of Augustana Lutheran Church, she contributed her time and talents through WELCA, River Valley, and the Education Committee. She also volunteered at the Watonwan County Food Shelf alongside Debbie Schmillen, whom she lovingly considered a sister at heart.

She is survived by her loving husband, Raymond Berg of St. James; her brother, Dale (Beth) Beckmann of Inver Grove Heights; and her children, Dominique (Laura) Berg of Fairmont, Sandra Berg of St. James, Cameron (Jordan) Berg of St. James, and Jesse Berg of St. James. Judy was a proud grandmother to LilyAnn Berg, Adley Lemke (Liz), CoraLee Vicario (Jacob), Taylor Berg (Dawn), James Berg, Tayler Edeen (Matt), Jack Mahoney-Berg, Cadence Berg, Valour Moore, Justice Moore, and Hayden Moore. She was blessed with great-grandchildren Thomas, Jonathan, and Madelynn Berg, Scarlett, Wyatt, and Juliett Vicario, and Analeigh Mahoney-Berg, Colt, and Hunter Edeen, who brought her tremendous joy. She is also survived by her sisters- and brothers-in-law, many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Dorothy Beckmann; her in-laws, George Sr. and Helen Berg; her brother, Bruce Beckmann; a sister in infancy; her cherished son, Polo Berg; granddaughter, Kaitlyn Berg; grandson, Hunter Mahoney; daughter-in-law, Wendy Mahoney-Berg; brothers-in-law, George Berg Jr. (Butch), Emil Malakowsky (Junior), and Don Olson; sister-in-law, Florence Berg; and nephew, Tim Beckmann.