Bertha Bain, 100 year old resident of Little Falls, formerly of Swanville

Bertha Bain, 100 year old resident of Little Falls, formerly of Swanville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 11 at St. Otto’s Care Center in Little Falls. Funeral services for Bertha Bain were held Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 2 PM at the Swanville Bible Church with Rev. David Packo officiating. Burial was in Bearhead Cemetery.
Bertha was born February 10, 1912 in Bruce Township, Todd County, MN to the late Frank & Elsie ‘Kriz’ Vavra. She grew up and attended school near Burtrum, MN, graduating from Burtrum High School. After graduating, she worked at Gillette State Hospital for crippled children. She later took personal care of several cancer patients. During WWII, Bertha was employed at Hudson Manufacturing Co. and also at Rockford Mitten & Hosiery Co. in Rockford, IL. Bertha was united in marriage to Warren ‘Jack’ Bain on July 16, 1946 in Little Falls, MN. After their marriage, Bertha worked for Herb Nelson Grocery Store in Swanville that is now Bob and Frans. The couple also farmed in Culdrum Township until 1973, when Jack’s health declined. The couple then moved to Swanville. Jack passed away on July 13, 1989. Bertha moved to St. Otto’s Care Center in Little Falls in February, 2009. She enjoyed fishing and gardening. She was a very kind, sweet lady who always greeted you with a smile. Bertha was a faithful member of the Swanville Bible Church.
Bertha Bain is survived by her brothers, Joseph Vavra of Belvedere, IL and Harvey ‘Elizabeth’ Vavra of Rockford, IL; sisters, Clara Vavra of Rockford, IL and Helen Vavra of South Beloit, IL; brother in law, Owen Brown of South Beloit, IL and nieces and nephews.
Bertha was preceded in death by her husband, Jack; parents; brothers, Robert, Clarence and Albert Vavra; sisters, Mary Johnson and Fern Brown.
Arrangements are with the Shelley-Gibson Funeral Chapel in Swanville.