Bertha Goda Obituary
We bid farewell to Bertha Goda of Springfield, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 6, 2025 at the age of 98. Bertha touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bertha Goda to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Andy; and her parents, Anton Scharenbrock and Philomena Scharenbrock (Weber). She is survived by: her daughter Diane Sieving (Kevin); her grandchildren, Riley Cowman (Callie) and Kirby Cowman; her stepson Jim Clough (Sue); her stepgrandsons, Brian (Allison), Greg (Jalaja) and Scott Clough (Sangeeta); and her siblings-in-law, Emma Scharenbrock and Joe Marchioretto. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 15th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Wednesday, April 16th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. A prayer was held on Tuesday, April 15th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Ladysmith Chapel (120 Fritz Ave E, Ladysmith, WI 54848). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Wednesday, April 16th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church (611 1st St S, Ladysmith, WI 54848).
In honor of Bertha, donations may be made to her family for a nursing scholarship or donate a book to your local library in her memory.
