"Earlier this year I tried to search for Mrs. Berg online and didn?t succeed. I?m so sad to find this tonight. I was in her class at Anson from 91 to 92. I moved to Texas and she was my penpal for years. Whenever someone mentions great teachers, I always think of her. So sorry to the family for your loss. She was amazing! "
In loving memory of
Sharon Berg 04/29/2021
December 9, 1941 - April 29, 2021
Sharon Berg, 79, of Marshalltown, IA passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 under the loving care of Iowa River Hospice after a difficult and long battle with Lupus. Cremation rights were accorded and a graveside service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Anderson Funeral Homes of Marshalltown. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.
Sharon was born on December 9,1941 in Des Moines, Iowa. She was the loving daughter of Merrill and Jean (Hilquist) Kimberlin. She graduated from Marshalltown High School with the class of 1960 and from the University of Iowa in 1964. She taught first grade at Anson Elementary School for 33 years. She was a devoted teacher and loved her students. She always wanted what was best for them. Many of her former students would greet her when they would see her in public and reminisce.
Sharon was married to David Berg in 1964 in Marshalltown. He later died in 1974. She later married Patrick Lynott and they made their home in rural Marshalltown. Sharon loved her fur babies Molly and Annie. She was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan. She enjoyed tennis, reading, scrap booking, cross stitching, and volunteering at the Marshalltown Hospital. Sharon loved to shop and always made holidays special. She was well known for making some of the best cookies ever. She will be forever loved and remembered.
She is survived by her husband, Pat Lynott, a niece, Kathy (Bob) Bair, nephew, John (Michelle) Bunch, great nieces; Amanda (Dustin) Lee, Amy Bair, Lauren Bunch, Sophie Bunch, Lili bunch and Winnifred Bunch, great-great nieces; Emma Bair, Scarlett and Ruby Lee, great-great nephew Alec Sivertsen, stepdaughters; Jean (Abdul) Muhammad and Jana (Aziz) Lynott, five step grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband David Berg, sister Patricia Bunch and brother-in-law Fred Bunch.
The family requests those who wish to express sympathy consider making a donation in Sharon's name to the Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown, or the Animal Rescue League of Marshalltown.
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"Pat, Kathy, John, and families. So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts, Love, and prayers for all. Fond memories of our times together. Vic and Carol"
"I learned how to be a teacher from Sharon when I student taught with her at Anson Elementary in 1979. She was soft yet stern as she provided her students with the basics they would need for life. I hope these words from Leo Buscaglia will provide comfort. ?I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love.? -Leo Buscaglia"
"Pat, I was very sorry to hear of Sharon's death. Know that I am praying for you and your family, and Sharon and her family during this difficult times."
"Our sympathies to Sharon's family. We knew her in her retirement years as a sweet and gentle lady who would have liked to be more active than her suffering from Lupus allowed. Robert and Linda Moore"
"What a beautiful happy soul that was one of my junior high buddies in Marshalltown. We loved playing pranks on her sister, and I also car hopped at her dad?s ?A and W?. Great family, a great soul, and is forever my friend! So sad she had to suffer with Lupus! Sounds like she did the best she could! That would be Sharon! RiP MY FRIEND! "
"Sharon was one of the sweetest, stronger people I'd ever met. Kathy and family - thinking of you and your sadness. "
"Sharon and I were friends sent we met in Jr. High. I send Sympathy and Prayers to her family. You will never forget someone who gave you so much to remember. May the support of family and friends bring comfort and loving memories to Sharon's family. "
"Sharon & Dave (Berg) introduced me to my future husband, Ron Long, February 1971. We were engaged in March and got married July 24, 1971. Definitely a successful ?blind date?. I met & married the love of my life. We were married just 4 months short of 47 years when Ron passed away unexpectedly March 18, 2018. RIP dear friend, Sharon. Vicki (Weissinger) Long, Lee?s Summit, MO."