ROCHELLE — Dennis Gale Berg passed away at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL on December 25, 2023.  He was born on December 22, 1950 in Harvard, Illinois.  He was the son of Gale and Mary Ellen (O’Malley) Berg.  

He married Avis Charlene Allison on November 15, 1974 in Oregon, IL.  He retired from Verizon Phone Company after 35 years as a construction supervisor.  Dennis was a former Rochelle City Councilman and a former Rochelle Area Community Foundation Board of Director.  He enjoyed being out on the golf course with his many friends.  He also spent time with his Thursday and Saturday breakfast group buddies.

Dennis is survived by his loving wife Avis, his mother Mary Ellen Berg of Casselberry, Florida; also his siblings: Howard (Irene) Berg of Granby, Connecticut, Alan (Veralee) Berg of Tyrone, New Mexico, Ron (Liz) Berg of McHenry, IL, Steve (Mary) Berg of Orlando, Florida, Diane Marc Esterabadi) Berg of Casselberry, Florida; brother-in-law, Bob Burkholder of Elburn, Illinois; and many nieces and nephews.  Dennis is preceded in death by his father Gale Berg and his sister, Donna Berg.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Berg-Burkholder Family Fund through the Rochelle Area Community Foundation.  This fund was established by Dennis and Avis Berg, along with Bob Burkholder, in support of youth here in Rochelle.

Visitation will be on Saturday, December 30, 2023 from 9:00am - 10:45 am at the Unger Horner Funeral Home, 400 N 6th St., Rochelle.  Funeral will be at 11:00 am on Saturday at the Unger Horner Funeral Home with Rev. Doug Forsberg officiating.  Burial will follow at the Lawnridge Cemetery.   A celebration of life service with food and fellowship will be held at a later date. 

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