James Berta Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Berta (Dwight, Illinois), born in Joliet, Illinois, who passed away on July 26, 2018, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Anton James and Mildred Frances Berta (Trezek); his brothers-in-law, Bill Rehberg, John Pogliano, Jr. and Dennis Watson, Sr.; and his niece Roxanne Rehberg-Aper.
He is survived by: his spouse Cheryl; his children, Brian Berta (Sarah) of Dwight, Sherri Hatzer (Marty) of Pontiac and Kevin Berta (Stacie) of Dwight; his grandchildren, Anthony Berta (Shelley), Aaron Hatzer, Ashlee Hatzer (Trevor), Cody Hatzer (Baylee), Kathryn Berta and Elizabeth Berta; his siblings, Beverly Rehberg of Lisbon and Diane Hyer (Ed) of Ft; and his siblings-in-law, Betty Watson of Coal City, Lana Pogliano of Walnut and Ronald Watson (Rita) of New Buffalo. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and great nieces and great nephews, as well as his faithful canine companion.
Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Jim's memory to the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Chicago, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60707, to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or to a charity of the donor's choosing.
