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Marilyn Joan (Berg) Whiteman, 94

August 29, 2023

Marilyn Joan (Berg) Whiteman was called home to her Savior, on August 29, 2023 at Brethren Village in Lititz, PA. She was the daughter of Henry and Martha (Strong) Berg, and was born in Logansport, Indiana on August 12, 1929. She is survived by her husband of over 74 years, Leon Whiteman. They married in Logansport on October 31, 1948. She was a 1947 graduate of Logansport High School, and attended MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Illinois. Also surviving are their four children, David (Kathie Brown) of Dublin Texas, Thomas (Lori Faix) of Newtown Square, PA, Patsy (Carl) Green, of West Chester, PA and James (Elaine McDanel) of Mount Joy, PA, 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, plus a niece and five nephews.

Her parents, three sisters and their spouses predeceased her: Dorothy (Robert) Bennett, Eleanor (George) Babb, Betty (Vic) Suciu, as well as nieces, Tonia Bennett, Dorothy Babb, and a nephew, Michael Babb.

She was a member of Calvary Church in Lancaster, PA, and prior to her Alzheimer’s disease, was an active member of that church. She had led Vacation Bible Schools and Ladies Bible studies in two other churches. She was an avid reader and loved sewing, as well as being an excellent cook. She was famous for her pies, and whenever there would be a family gathering, it was understood that she would furnish the dessert. No discussion.

Services will be held at the Brethren Village Chapel, 3009 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543-9414 on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M., with the service to follow. The service will be live on Zoom: https://bv-org.zoom.us/j/84343334062?pwd=VjVINFF0cU1kMTU1a01BdHN0WWltZz09. Friends are invited for lunch at the Wolfe Auditorium, following the service. Burial will be in the Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be sent to the Building Fund at: Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, PA 17601-4887, or to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.

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Condolences to the Family

September 09, 2023

I am so sorry for your loss Jim. Rest assured though that she is now in better hands with our Lord which is all of our goals . You have my sincerestc condolences in your loss !Mr. Eric Edward Erdmanis

September 02, 2023

Leon: I will pray that God will grant you the strength that you need as you morn the loss of your wife. Life will never be the same but God will be with you. So will I call when you need to talk anytime. Blessings roy Schroll

September 02, 2023

Patsy,
I see you in the face of your mom! It is obvious how much you loved her and you surely have a mix of emotions. She is healed and whole in the presence of our Savior. I know you will miss her yet I sense your grieving and loss has been a process over years. May God supply the grace and comfort you need moment by moment. You have been in our prayers these past few days. Love in Christ, Mike and Jill Edelman

September 01, 2023

Many years of work and fellowship both were at a perfection. May our Lord reach out his arms of love to each of her family.
Eunice Nichols

August 31, 2023

Patsy,
So sorry for your loss but rejoicing that your mom is now with Jesus! Praying for you and your family to feel God’s love in a special way at this time. Chris and Randy Fenicle

August 31, 2023

Dear leon and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your wife and mother. My late sister died last year at 79 from dementia. My late brother’s widow is now in a memory care center, My cousin last year died at 76 and my uncle’s widow is now in a home. It is such a hard long way to die and exspensive, too. I pray that her Savior will comfort you in the days ahead… Bryan

August 31, 2023

A blessing for Marilyn to be released from her earthly body. As neighbors at Brethren Village Leon and Marilyn invited my now late wife Anne and me over when we moved in across the hall, and yes…we were served her wonderful pie!
Eugene R. Witmer

August 31, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Marilyn was a wonderful woman.
Janice Kail

August 31, 2023

Marilyn & Leon have been special friends for over 60 years. Their love for each other and their Lord was evident and passed on through friendships. Marilyn was a mentor to me as a mother and wife. Alzheimers causes a long goodbye but Marilyn is now released and made whole. I cherish the memories and lessons learned. A special lady that served Jesus well and spread His love. Looking forward to seeing her again. Margaret Brant.

August 31, 2023

Leon, we are so sorry for your loss, she was a wonderful person, wife and mother. Prayers for you and your family.
Richard Whiteman

Visitation: Saturday, September 09, 2023; 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; Brethren Village Chapel; 3009 Lititz Pike; Lititz, PA 17543
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Services: Saturday, September 09, 2023; 11:00 AM; Brethren Village Chapel; 3009 Lititz Pike; Lititz, PA 17543
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