Eudora Elizabeth Bergen, 91, of Rochelle, IL formerly of Wheaton, IL passed away Thursday, December 12, 2012 at home in Rochelle. She was born March 11, 1921 in Newton, Kansas, the daughter of Gurney and Vera (McIntosh) Hendrickson. She was united in marriage to Ernest Leonard Bergen on July 21, 1940 in Newton, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and one son, Phillip Dale Bergen.
Eudora is survived by 1 son, James (Sally) Bergen of Rockford, IL; 1 daughter, Rebecca Bergen of Rochelle; 7 grandchildren; Kimberly (Joseph) Giebudowski, Sheryl (Dave) Symons, Sam (Maile) Bergen, Dale (Debbie) Ashby, Timothy Miller, Phillip Bergen Jr. and Karen Lynn (Mark Sr.) Gaylord; 17 great grandchildren; Brandon (Ashley), Kayleigh Beth, and Lindsey Rebecca Giebudowski; Sheila, Joshua and Caleb Symons; Aidan, Charis and Kalena Hope Bergen; Robert and Erin Ashby; Mark, Sarah, Joshua, Nicholas, Aaron and Nathaniel Gaylord; 1 great great-grandson; Bryson Giebudowski.
A memorial service will be held Saturday 12:00 Noon, Jan. 5, 2013 at the Hub City Senior Center. Memorial to be established. Burial of cremated body will be at Lawnridge Cemetery in Rochelle.