Clear Lake- Barbara Jane Bergman, 90, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2025, at
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Ward Van Slyke
Colonial Chapel, 310 First Ave. North Clear Lake, IA; with Mark Doebel officiating. A viewing will
be held one hour prior to service at the funeral home. An Inurnment will take place at 10:00
AM Friday, February 21, 2025 at the Clear Lake Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family.
Barbara Jane was born on November 30, 1934, in Dows, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and
Henrietta (Pals) Ostendorf. She graduated from Ventura High School in 1953.
While working at the roller rink, Barbara met Billy Bergman. They were united in marriage and
blessed with five children. Barbara devoted herself to raising her family with kindness and
strength. She took great joy in spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Barbara’s life led her to a career at the Clear Lake Bakery, where she worked for 20 years. She
cherished her community in Clear Lake, where she found joy in the simple pleasures of
life—whether it was playing Cribbage, 500, or Hearts with friends or participating in local
activities. She was known for her warm heart, her quiet strength, and the way she made
everyone around her feel valued and loved.
Barbara is survived by her sons, Eddie Bergman, Kevin (Tonya) Bergman, Terry (Connie)
Bergman; daughter-in-law, Rhonda Fredrickson; sister-in-law, Shirley Ostendorf; and several
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Frank and Henrietta; husband, Billy Bergman; son, Billy
Jr. “Shorty” Bergman; daughter, Janie Bergman; sister, Bonnie Williamson; brothers, Verlynn
“Ole” Ostendorf and Ron Ostendorf.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel
310 First Avenue North Clear Lake, IA 50428
641-357-2193 WWW. ColonialChapels.com
