Jean Marie Berg, age 87, of Edna, Kansas passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025, at CRMC in Coffeyville, Kansas.
Jean was born on January 22, 1938, in Nevada, Missouri to Wilbur and (Johanna) Deschmidt) Hart. She grew up in Parsons, Kansas where she attended local schools.
On May 25, 1985, she was united in marriage to Jeffery “Jeff” Berg in Austin, Texas. They lived in Austin until 1992 when they moved to Edna, Kansas. After getting settled in, Jean and Jeff opened Two J’s Café. For 24 years, the cafe served as a local favorite for many. Due to Jeff’s health, they closed the café in 2016. Jeff preceded her in death on July 14, 2016.
Jean, a woman of many words and countless opinions, was never one to hold back. She believed in calling a spade a spade, and if you didn't like it, oh well. But those who knew her well knew that beneath her feistiness was a heart that was as big as her personality. She was a voracious reader and a regular at the Edna Library, a lover of red birds, and tending to her yard. Jean attended Holy Name Catholic Church in Coffeyville, Kansas.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her children, Carla Headlee of Pennsylvania, Stephanie (Carlos) Romero of Edna, Kansas, James “JC” (Amy) Day of Texas; grandchildren, Jennifer (JR) Scott, Sarah Rosson (Brandon Lee), Charles (Chandler) Romero, Lucy (Cal) Aberle, Steven (Mykah) Day, Jack Day, Sean (Richie) Hoover-Zamora; great-grandchildren, Joey, Jacob and James Scott, Brooklyn Rosson, Braden, Jalen, Bryson and Jordyn Lee, Paizley Marshall, Sterling Fox, Ryan Romero, Finley and Strander Aberle, Kai Hoover-Zamora; one great-great grandson, Joey Scott, Jr.; sister, Bernadine Kuffler of Parsons, Kansas; special friend and neighbor, Darlene Vargas along with numerous extended family members and close friends. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Johanna Hart; husband, Jeff Berg; son, Michael Hoover; son-in-law, Steve Headlee; brother-in-law, Edward Kuffler.
Following Jean’s wishes, cremation has taken place under the direction of David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville, Kansas. No public services are scheduled at this time.
The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the Edna Library or to the Edna Volunteer Fire Department; these may be left with the funeral home or mailed in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home 306 N. Cline Rd. Coffeyville, KS 67337.
To share memories of Jean or to leave a condolence for the family online, visit Jean’s memorial page located at www.dwbfh.com
