Obituary of Duane E. Bergeson
Age 93, of Joliet, Illinois passed from this life Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at St. Joseph Medical Center.
He was born on December 21, 1931 in Mitchell, South Dakota, to the late Emma (Williams) and Samuel Bergeson.
Duane served as a Corporal in the United States Army during the Korean War and was a member of VFW Cantigny Post 367.
He is preceded in death by his first wife, Eva "Jane" Bergeson; his parents; ten brothers, Birgie Dean (Joan Alice), James Theodore (Lorraine), Donald (Melinda), Gerald (Marcella), George (Belva), Leonard (Chris), Clarence, Arthur (Joyce), Gene (Mary) and Raymond (Winnie) Bergeson; two sisters, Margaret Mattas and Darlene (Norman) Hartong.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Ann (Stahl) Bergeson; daughters, Mary Jane (Dan) Heberer and Gail (Warren) Rendleman; son, Theodore Duane (MaryLou Spangler) Bergeson; grandchildren, Danny (Laura) Heberer, Andrew Heberer, Catie (Devin) Stallings; Caitlin (Chad) Henry, Cara (Spencer) Hauert; Maegan (Vincent) Zabukovec, Lindsay (Jordan) Villagomez and Erica (Jordan) Munoz. Duane is also a proud great-grandpa of fifteen and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Duane retired from Caterpillar Inc after 37 years of service. He was a longtime active member and 50 year Chairman of the Board at Faith Bible Church in Joliet. He assisted in the construction of the church at its current location and was always available to assist his church family and for the most part, anyone who was in need of a little help. He also enjoyed gardening and keeping his yard well manicured.
Funeral services for Duane will be Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd. (at Essington Rd) Joliet, where visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until services begin at 11:30 a.m. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL.
The family has requested to live stream the services of their loved one on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. Please click on this link (https://youtube.com/live/ZqOFo8Bsy5Y?feature=share) and follow the instructions to show your support for them at a time when you cannot be physically present, but your thoughts, prayers and connection are.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name can be made to the Missions at Faith Bible Church, 1600 E. Schuster Ave, Joliet, IL 60432.
For more information, please call (815) 741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave a condolence.
