Bertha K. "Bertie" Erkonen

Bertha K. “Bertie” Erkonen, 81 of Sioux City, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Accura Healthcare.  Abiding by her wishes, cremation has taken place and inurnment will be held at a later date at Memorial Park Cemetery.  Nelson-Berger Northside Chapel has assisted the family.  Online condolences may be offered at www.meyerbroschapels.com

Bertie was born on July 11, 1937 in Yankton, South Dakota to Edward and Jane Anne (Jackson) Erkonen.  She graduated from Central High School in Sioux City with the Class of 1955.  Bertie worked as a bookkeeper at Kaplan Wholesale for many years and pursued a degree in Interior Design.  She had lived near family in Sioux Falls, Iowa City, and Phoenix, Arizona before returning to Sioux City in June 2018.

Bertie enjoyed playing Bingo, Las Vegas, and family vacations at Lake Okoboji.   Bertie and her sister Betty loved to sing and went to WNAX to be interviewed for their 95 anniversary as they sang on the radio in Yankton when they were young. 

Bertie is survived by her sister-in-law Mary Erkonen of Sioux Falls and numerous beloved nieces and nephews who all adored her.

Proceeding Bertie in death were her parents, brother Robert Erkonen, sister Elizabeth “Betty” Barrett and husband William, Dr William and Beth Erkonen, Jane Erkonen and Eve Hanfland.