Davenport Democrat and Leader, Thursday, December 19, 1918
Popular and accomplished Davenport girl who died at 6 o'clock last evening at the family home, 820 West Seventh street, following an attack of influenza and pneumonia. On the morning of the same day she was removed from the Emergency hospital on her urgent pleadings that she be taken home. She died happy in the thought of being with the loved ones at the family fireside.
"Mamma dear, keep on talking, I love to hear you," said Thekla Berg to her mother in a sweet but audible voice, as she reposed in bed at the family home, 820 West Seventh street. It was 5 o'clock in the afternoon of Thursday and the evening shadows were beginning to creep into the room.
The devoted mother, tenderly caressing her beloved one, and inspired by her daughter's cheering greeting, continue to talk to her. But there was no more response. Then she discovered that her daughter was sinking into unconsciousness. The family doctor and attending nurse were hurriedly summoned. Within an hour the patient was dead.
"Mother dear, keep on talking, I love to hear you," were her last words. She never regained consciousness and the bereaved parents and sisters and brother were brought to the stern realization that their loved one was no more, that the sunshine of their home had taken its flight and departed forever.
Thekla Berg was a most lovable child. She was 18 years old, a graduate of the local grammar and high schools. She was a talented musician and accomplished pianist. Several months ago she gave a delightful recital in the public library auditorium and was anticipating entering college shortly. She was an active gymnast being a member of the Turner classes.
Three weeks ago Miss Berg was taken ill with the influenza. Her mother, three sisters and a brother were taken down later with the same disease. Unable to secure a nurse at home, the patients were taken to the Emergency hospital. Here they were shown every attention. All except Thekla had a speedy recovery and have since returned to their home. By reason of a weak heart she failed to rally as speedily as the others, pneumonia developed and her condition became alarming.
When the other members of the family were well and left the hospital, Thekla became homesick. She begged daily to be taken home. Her desire for home became so strong that yesterday morning her physician consented to have her removed, feeling that the change and the gratification of her desire might have a beneficial result. But it seems the excitement and happiness she entertained in being taken home had an adverse effect upon her condition and hastened her death.
"I was the happiest man in the world when I saw my daughter taken home, feeling that she soon would be well, "declared the father today as the tears streamed done his face. Mr. Berg is the well known deputy county auditor.
The deceased was born in Davenport, Feb. 18, 1900, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig N. H. Berg. Surviving in addition to the bereaved parents are four sisters, Antonie, Mrs. Marie Mohr, Hulda and Hertha and one brother, Bernhardt. The grandmother, Mrs. Catherine Struck also survives.
The funeral will be held from the late home at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon. Incineration will follow at the Davenport crematorium.
Popular and accomplished Davenport girl who died at 6 o'clock last evening at the family home, 820 West Seventh street, following an attack of influenza and pneumonia. On the morning of the same day she was removed from the Emergency hospital on her urgent pleadings that she be taken home. She died happy in the thought of being with the loved ones at the family fireside.
"Mamma dear, keep on talking, I love to hear you," said Thekla Berg to her mother in a sweet but audible voice, as she reposed in bed at the family home, 820 West Seventh street. It was 5 o'clock in the afternoon of Thursday and the evening shadows were beginning to creep into the room.
The devoted mother, tenderly caressing her beloved one, and inspired by her daughter's cheering greeting, continue to talk to her. But there was no more response. Then she discovered that her daughter was sinking into unconsciousness. The family doctor and attending nurse were hurriedly summoned. Within an hour the patient was dead.
"Mother dear, keep on talking, I love to hear you," were her last words. She never regained consciousness and the bereaved parents and sisters and brother were brought to the stern realization that their loved one was no more, that the sunshine of their home had taken its flight and departed forever.
Thekla Berg was a most lovable child. She was 18 years old, a graduate of the local grammar and high schools. She was a talented musician and accomplished pianist. Several months ago she gave a delightful recital in the public library auditorium and was anticipating entering college shortly. She was an active gymnast being a member of the Turner classes.
Three weeks ago Miss Berg was taken ill with the influenza. Her mother, three sisters and a brother were taken down later with the same disease. Unable to secure a nurse at home, the patients were taken to the Emergency hospital. Here they were shown every attention. All except Thekla had a speedy recovery and have since returned to their home. By reason of a weak heart she failed to rally as speedily as the others, pneumonia developed and her condition became alarming.
When the other members of the family were well and left the hospital, Thekla became homesick. She begged daily to be taken home. Her desire for home became so strong that yesterday morning her physician consented to have her removed, feeling that the change and the gratification of her desire might have a beneficial result. But it seems the excitement and happiness she entertained in being taken home had an adverse effect upon her condition and hastened her death.
"I was the happiest man in the world when I saw my daughter taken home, feeling that she soon would be well, "declared the father today as the tears streamed done his face. Mr. Berg is the well known deputy county auditor.
The deceased was born in Davenport, Feb. 18, 1900, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig N. H. Berg. Surviving in addition to the bereaved parents are four sisters, Antonie, Mrs. Marie Mohr, Hulda and Hertha and one brother, Bernhardt. The grandmother, Mrs. Catherine Struck also survives.
The funeral will be held from the late home at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon. Incineration will follow at the Davenport crematorium.
Davenport Democrat and Leader, Thursday, December 19, 1918
Popular and accomplished Davenport girl who died at 6 o'clock last evening at the family home, 820 West Seventh street, following an attack of influenza and pneumonia. On the morning of the same day she was removed from the Emergency hospital on her urgent pleadings that she be taken home. She died happy in the thought of being with the loved ones at the family fireside.
"Mamma dear, keep on talking, I love to hear you," said Thekla Berg to her mother in a sweet but audible voice, as she reposed in bed at the family home, 820 West Seventh street. It was 5 o'clock in the afternoon of Thursday and the evening shadows were beginning to creep into the room.
The devoted mother, tenderly caressing her beloved one, and inspired by her daughter's cheering greeting, continue to talk to her. But there was no more response. Then she discovered that her daughter was sinking into unconsciousness. The family doctor and attending nurse were hurriedly summoned. Within an hour the patient was dead.
"Mother dear, keep on talking, I love to hear you," were her last words. She never regained consciousness and the bereaved parents and sisters and brother were brought to the stern realization that their loved one was no more, that the sunshine of their home had taken its flight and departed forever.
Thekla Berg was a most lovable child. She was 18 years old, a graduate of the local grammar and high schools. She was a talented musician and accomplished pianist. Several months ago she gave a delightful recital in the public library auditorium and was anticipating entering college shortly. She was an active gymnast being a member of the Turner classes.
Three weeks ago Miss Berg was taken ill with the influenza. Her mother, three sisters and a brother were taken down later with the same disease. Unable to secure a nurse at home, the patients were taken to the Emergency hospital. Here they were shown every attention. All except Thekla had a speedy recovery and have since returned to their home. By reason of a weak heart she failed to rally as speedily as the others, pneumonia developed and her condition became alarming.
When the other members of the family were well and left the hospital, Thekla became homesick. She begged daily to be taken home. Her desire for home became so strong that yesterday morning her physician consented to have her removed, feeling that the change and the gratification of her desire might have a beneficial result. But it seems the excitement and happiness she entertained in being taken home had an adverse effect upon her condition and hastened her death.
"I was the happiest man in the world when I saw my daughter taken home, feeling that she soon would be well, "declared the father today as the tears streamed done his face. Mr. Berg is the well known deputy county auditor.
The deceased was born in Davenport, Feb. 18, 1900, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig N. H. Berg. Surviving in addition to the bereaved parents are four sisters, Antonie, Mrs. Marie Mohr, Hulda and Hertha and one brother, Bernhardt. The grandmother, Mrs. Catherine Struck also survives.
The funeral will be held from the late home at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon. Incineration will follow at the Davenport crematorium.
Popular and accomplished Davenport girl who died at 6 o'clock last evening at the family home, 820 West Seventh street, following an attack of influenza and pneumonia. On the morning of the same day she was removed from the Emergency hospital on her urgent pleadings that she be taken home. She died happy in the thought of being with the loved ones at the family fireside.
"Mamma dear, keep on talking, I love to hear you," said Thekla Berg to her mother in a sweet but audible voice, as she reposed in bed at the family home, 820 West Seventh street. It was 5 o'clock in the afternoon of Thursday and the evening shadows were beginning to creep into the room.
The devoted mother, tenderly caressing her beloved one, and inspired by her daughter's cheering greeting, continue to talk to her. But there was no more response. Then she discovered that her daughter was sinking into unconsciousness. The family doctor and attending nurse were hurriedly summoned. Within an hour the patient was dead.
"Mother dear, keep on talking, I love to hear you," were her last words. She never regained consciousness and the bereaved parents and sisters and brother were brought to the stern realization that their loved one was no more, that the sunshine of their home had taken its flight and departed forever.
Thekla Berg was a most lovable child. She was 18 years old, a graduate of the local grammar and high schools. She was a talented musician and accomplished pianist. Several months ago she gave a delightful recital in the public library auditorium and was anticipating entering college shortly. She was an active gymnast being a member of the Turner classes.
Three weeks ago Miss Berg was taken ill with the influenza. Her mother, three sisters and a brother were taken down later with the same disease. Unable to secure a nurse at home, the patients were taken to the Emergency hospital. Here they were shown every attention. All except Thekla had a speedy recovery and have since returned to their home. By reason of a weak heart she failed to rally as speedily as the others, pneumonia developed and her condition became alarming.
When the other members of the family were well and left the hospital, Thekla became homesick. She begged daily to be taken home. Her desire for home became so strong that yesterday morning her physician consented to have her removed, feeling that the change and the gratification of her desire might have a beneficial result. But it seems the excitement and happiness she entertained in being taken home had an adverse effect upon her condition and hastened her death.
"I was the happiest man in the world when I saw my daughter taken home, feeling that she soon would be well, "declared the father today as the tears streamed done his face. Mr. Berg is the well known deputy county auditor.
The deceased was born in Davenport, Feb. 18, 1900, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig N. H. Berg. Surviving in addition to the bereaved parents are four sisters, Antonie, Mrs. Marie Mohr, Hulda and Hertha and one brother, Bernhardt. The grandmother, Mrs. Catherine Struck also survives.
The funeral will be held from the late home at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon. Incineration will follow at the Davenport crematorium.
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