Surviving is one niece Mildred Schaer of Princeville; two great nieces Lynette Kepley of Peoria, and Linda (Daniel) Lange of Bloomington Il., and five great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 1 sister. Bertha worked for many years as a housekeeper. Graveside services will be at 10:30am Sat. Feb.5, 2011 at Hickory Point Cemetery in Metamora. Reverend Kenneth Sistrunk officiating.