Obituary - Glada Elizabeth Berg Mackinaw

Glada Elizabeth Berg Mackinaw, 90, of Henrico, passed away with her family by her side on February 20, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Herman and Cora Marie Berg of Columbus, Ohio; her beloved husband, Ernest C. ‘Irish’ Mackinaw, USN Retired; son, Joseph M. Mackinaw; great grandson, Johnny Wathen III; sisters, Alice Berg, Jeanette Smith, and Violet Bell, all of Columbus, Ohio; twin sister, Gladys Appleman, of St. Paul, Minnesota; and sister in law, Rosemary Mackinaw. She is survived by her loving daughters, Linda Riggs (David), Kathleen Powell (Richard), Colleen Chappell (David); sons, Terrence Mackinaw (Pamela), Timothy Mackinaw, and Michael Mackinaw (Robyn); 15 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, three precious great-great grandchildren; as well as beloved nieces, nephews and family in both Columbus, Ohio and St. Paul, Minnesota who will miss her dearly. Glada was an avid gardener who loved visiting Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, where she was a lifetime member. Most of all she loved her family, and one of her greatest joys were cooking for them and having everyone all together for huge gatherings at her home. The family will honor her with a graveside service 2 p.m., February 26, 2021 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1400 S. Randolph Street in Richmond. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Glada’s name to Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad.