Mary Jo Bergman
January 17, 1943 ~ December 17, 2020
Mary Jo Bergman died December 17, 2020 in Detroit Lakes, MN.
Mary Jo Bergman was born January 17, 1943, in minus 40-degree weather, at St. Lukes Hospital, in Fargo, ND. She graduated from Argusville High School and went on to receive her radiology degree, nursing degree with a master’s in nursing education and management at University of Mary, Bismarck, ND. She was employed by Bismarck Hospital, Heart View treatment center in Mandan, ND, and at Sanford in Fargo ND. She married Gabriel Pflipsen in 1967 and had three boys, Bob, Bill and Brian. They were her joy. She also enjoyed many trips abroad and her many friends that she loved so much.
She is survived by her son Brian, brother Bob, and sister Marsha. Nephews; Rob, Tony, Tj, and niece Cari and Steve (Heidi) Pflipsen. She was preceded in death by a sister Janie Guy. She will be placed next to her boys Bob, and Bill at St. Marys of the Lakes, Detroit Lakes. No funeral is planned. A special thanks to Hospice and Oak Crossing for their excellent care given.
So sorry to hear about Mary Jo. Had some good times through the years with her. She will be missed.
Mary Jo was such a great person. She accepted me as an older than average student to the Radiology program and gave me a career ! I excelled and had a great career. Now retired. She made me what I am today. My prayers go out to the family and hope they know how many lives she touched. I am very sad.
We already miss Mary Jo very much. She was a wonderful person to me and our family. I shared texts with her often and will truly miss her great sense of humor and witty comments. This is a very sad time for our family and we will always cherish the time we were blessed to know her. Rest in peace wonderful lady.
Good bye my dear Mary Jo
So sorry I never had the opportunity to say good bye fond memories of our first meeting 20yrs ago in Miles City sitting by my self on the porch of the Olive and you invited this Aussie to join your mob what a wonderful friend you became over the years I’m so glad you came all the way to miles City last year to see me I love you sweetheart until we meet again
God bless you
Your Aussie cowboy David 🇦🇺😘🇺🇸
I had the honor of meeting and working with Mary Jo at Heartview. Always w/the smile and the even flow of her voice. She had a way with those living with substance abuse & life’s problems. I spent many hours charting, chatting and laughing with Mary Jo. A very kind, funny and enjoyable lady whom I enjoyed spending time. She also enjoyed telling and L isteming to a gd joke(dirty or otherwise).
I had the great pleasure of working with Mary Jo at the Heartview Foundation and am so very sad to hear of her death. The world will certainly be less classy without her in it. My prayers to her family and friends in this time of sorrow.
I’m very saddened to hear of Mary Jo’s passing. Although working in Radiology at the competition, St. Alexius Hospital, I always had respect and admiration for Mary Jo as I seen first hand the dedication and pride she possessed for her students. I also had the
Honor of working with her when she was the Director of the School of Radiologic Technology at Meritcare Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. Each one of us are put here on Earth to make a difference in other people’s life’s, to my friend, Mission accomplished Mary Jo !
Rest In Peace Mary Jo!
Goodbye My Dear Friend – oh how you will be missed! Until we meet again, I have many fun memories from the last 53 years to fall back on.
Love You Lotsa,
Merry Hook
My sympathy to Mary Jo’s family. I have so many words to write……Mary Jo was an incredible lady, who was forward thinking, hardworking, and made a positive impact on so many lives. She was fun, stylish, understanding, challenging, and shared much wisdom. I worked along side her for 17 years in Fargo, and observed her compassion for educating young professionals. She will always hold a very special place in my heart. As she would always say…….. Hugs!
So sorry to hear about Mary Jo’s passing. We were neighbors on our farms for many, many years and had such wonderful and memorable times together. She was a dear friend, and will be greatly missed by many.
My dear Mary Jo-We were so saddened to hear of your passing. You were such a special lady and one I always idolized. You were so smart and such an inspiration. We will all miss you. Until we meet again
So very sorry to Brian and all of Mary Jo’s family for your loss. Prayers to you all during this difficult time.
I had the pleasure of doing Mary Jo’s hair for the past years and will miss her deeply. She always had wise words for me and I knew we would always be laughing during our appointments. We became fast friends and I enjoyed spending time with her at her home or out for dinner or a martini. I will always look up to her for her kind personality, and her class. She was a dear friend and will be greatly missed. Wish I could have one last Mary Jo hug!
So sad to hear the passing of Mary Jo, fond memories of my visits to the US and catching up with the Bergman girls for “cocktails” at Lake Sallie.
Sincere condolences to Marsha and Mary Jo’s extended family.
A true lady that will be sadly missed.
Lots of love
Leica Cuff (your Aussie family)
Dear Mary Jo, so sorry to hear of your passing. You were an awesome person and great Program Director and supporter of your R.T. students. You will be missed classy lady!
I would not be where I am at with out her teachings. She will always be a staple of conversations when it comes to the Medcenter One school of Radiology. She was definitely a pioneer and dedicated healthcare professional.
Loved working with Mary Jo. And her letters always enjoyed hearing from her either in letter land or on the phone. I already miss her. i worked with Mary jo at Heartview-learned much from her. GOD BLESS her family
Oh I am so very, very sad to hear of Mary Jo’s death! So very sad. We worked closely together at Bismarck Hospital! ( that dates me ) what fun memories of a great lady
I shall miss you ,Mary Jo.
Charla B
So sorry to hear of Mary Jo’s passing. My Prayers go out to her family.
Dear family of Mary Jo. A great deal of gratitude goes out to her for the opportunity she gave me in my education. She taught with a firm hand and a no spoon feeding policy. She even gave good advice post education. Brian she did speak well of her boys all the time.
I shall miss greatly what she meant to me and will think of her often. DAG
Grateful for your dedication to your children, especially Brian. Wish you and i could have met and from the stories Brian has shared with me you left a very special place in his heart and soul and you did an excellent job as a Mother raising such an amazing phenomenal man. My blessings go to the family.