Bertha A. Lange

Bertha A. Lange, 88, of Port Hope was called to her heavenly home Friday, September 10, 2004. She died at home following a short illness. Bertha, `Bert` was born 05-16-16 in Bloomfield Township to Herman and Hannah (Nichol) Pleiness. She married Theodore Lange on 06-16-37. He preceded her in death 4/24/04 after 66 years of marriage. Bertha enjoyed farming and running a Holstein dairy operation with her husband in younger years. She also used to love gardening, baking, cooking and canning and was well known for her cream pies. In winter months, she was involved with embroidering and quilting, but her main joy in life was being with family and friends. She always enjoyed playing cards, BINGO, fishing, and used to bowl. She was an organist at Lutheran churches in Huron County over a span of 62 years. She taught Sunday school for several years at both Bloomfield Township Lutheran Church and at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Harbor Beach and was in charge of funeral lunches for several years at St. John Lutheran Church in Port Hope. She was a member of the Port Hope Retirees. Survivors include: four children: Norman Lange and his wife, Bernice, of Harbor Beach; Harold Lange and his wife, Elaine, of Clinton Township; Joann Yott of Bad Axe; and Diane Diehl and her husband, George, of Troy. Four grandchildren: Duane Lange and his wife, Sue, of Marlette; Deborah Weidman and her husband, Troy, of South Lyon; Jeffrey Diehl and his wife, Melissa, of MaComb; and Michael Lange and his wife, Dawn, of Mt. Clemens. 10 great-grandchildren: Garrett, Jenna and Kolby Lange; Zachary, Conner and Nathan Weidman; Ryan, Morgan, Carter and Alexis Diehl. Also survived by two brothers and one sister: Walter Pleiness of Harbor Beach; Harold Pleiness of Port Hope; and Dorothy Roberts of Harbor Beach in addition to two brothers-in-law, five sisters-in law, several nephews, nieces and cousins. Bertha was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two brothers, Herman II and August Pleiness; and one sister, Minnie Hearit. Funeral services will be held at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church on Saturday, September 18, 2004 at 12 noon with Rev. Mark Girardin, Pastor and Rev. Eugene Koessel former pastor officiating. . Burial following the at Lakeview cemetery, Port Hope Visitation at Ramsey Funeral Home in Harbor Beach will be held Friday, September 17, from 1-9 p.m. with a scripture service at 7:30 p.m and on Saturday at the church from 11am until the time of services.. Memorials may be made to: Zion Lutheran school and pre-school; Eastern Huron Ambulance; and Harbor Beach Library.

Bertha A. Lange

May 16, 1916 - September 10, 2004