Mott, N.D.: Funeral Services for Bertha Kibbel, 96, of Mott will be held at 11 a.m. MDT on Friday, July 1, 2011, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Mott. Pastor John Amundson will officiate, with burial in the Sunnyslope Cemetery.
Serving as active casketbearers are Duane Haas, Evan Harris, Eric Kibbel, Jeremy Linghor, Wilmer Treichel and David Crawford. All friends and family are considered honorary casketbearers.
Bertha Kibbel was born on May 16, 1915, in Hettinger, N.D., to Rudolph and Mary (Treichel) Haas.
On March 7, 1934, she married Howard Kibbel. Together, they farmed southeast of Mott, N.D. They had nine children and she worked hard both in the house and on the farm. They moved into Mott in 1974, where she cooked for the Senior Center Nutrition program. In February 2010, she moved to the Bethesda Home of Aberdeen to be close to her family.
Bertha was known for her ability to cook a meal for several people without much effort. Homemade bread and goodies were always ready to serve if you stopped by. She always prided herself in the fact that she never bought a loaf of bread at the store. When she was not baking, she was at her sewing machine making quilts, stuffed teddy bears or anything else that needed to be sewn and then given away. A large garden was always planted in the spring, and in the summer she was busy canning. Throughout her life, she enjoyed writing letters and she would daily take letters out to be mailed to family and friends.
Bertha was an active member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Mott, where she served funerals, quilted, and was involved in other various activities. She was also a member of the American Legion and a long time 4-H leader.
Bertha passed away June 29, 2011, at the Bethesda Home of Aberdeen with her family at her side, following a massive stroke. This amazingly strong woman will be missed by all her family and friends.
She is survived by her daughters: Millie (Evan) Harris, Aberdeen, S.D., and Priscilla Linghor, Williston, N.D.; son-in-law, Roger Iverson, Tucson, Ariz.; daughter-in-law, Karen Kibbel, Mott; brothers: Clifford (Agnes) Haas, Aberdeen, and Albert (Marie) Haas, Glendive, Mont.; sisters: Clara Milner, Manville, N.J., and Lorine Klein, Culver, Ore.; 12 grandchildren: Kathy Harris, Aberdeen, Barb (Dave) Crawford, Aberdeen, Kevin (Jeanie) Harris, Fruitland, Idaho, Bruce Harris, Anchorage, Alaska, Melissa (Tillman) Bauldwin, Omaha, Neb., Matthew Linghor, Williston, Jeremy (Courtney) Linghor, Argusville, N.D., Bryce (Susie) Kibbel, Ankeny, Iowa, Eric (Kim Kibbel), Mott, Carrie (Greg) Safian, Whittier, Calif., Tarrie Sillert, Pamona, Calif., and Michael Iverson, Tucson, Ariz.; 25 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bertha was preceded in death by her husband, Howard; four sons: Alvin, Dale, Miles and Edwin; three daughters: Marilyn Iverson, Darlene and Serena Kibbel; son-in law, Tim Linghor; one infant grandson; four brothers; and two sisters.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday morning.
Condolences to the family can be sent to them through our website at evansonjensen funeralhome.com.
