Josephine June Berg Simes Obituary (1925 - 2023)

Josephine June (Gordon) Berg Simes, age 98, of St. Paul, passed away on 10-28-2023. A lifelong resident of St. Paul, MN. Josephine was preceded in death by parents, Minnie and Samuel A. Gordon; husbands, Robert H. Berg and Hyman Simes; sister, Frima Bender (Kenneth); son-in-law, Allen Kurland. Survived by children, Sandra Kurland, David (partner Rose) James (Judy); grandchildren, Roberta (Jason), Tiffany (David), Ruvane (Naomi), Mendel (Sarah), Shayna (Ben), Danielle (Fiancé, Sam), Brittani, Ellie; and eight great-grandchildren. Josephine attended the U of M, enjoyed, and took pride in cooking, baking for all occasions, was an avid antique collector and co-store proprietor for over 40 years, always a cheerleader for the entire family. Funeral service at 10:00 am, WEDNESDAY, November 1, 2023, at TEMPLE of AARON SYNAGOGUE, 616 S. Mississippi River Blvd, St Paul; also available on the Temple of Aaron Live Stream page, https://www.youtube.com/@templeofaaron9753/streams SHIVA 7:00 pm, Wednesday and Thursday evening, at Temple of Aaron Synagogue. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to Temple of Aaron Synagogue for care of Berg Holiday Events, or to the donor's favorite charity.