Bertha Ellen Roof Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Bertha Ellen Roof of Swartz Creek, Michigan, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Bertha left this world on May 13, 2026 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Benjamin J Roof (Ben); her parent Lockwood (LD); her in-laws, Benjamin C and Garnette Roof; her siblings-in-law, Ruth Stempel, Doris Onstott, Henry "Jack" Krapohl and Don Webster; her son-in-law Stanley Crain; and her nephews, Jack Krapohl and Bruce Kraphol.
She is survived by: her children, Ellen Roof-Crain and Jon Roof (Amber); her grandchildren, Nathaniel Crain (Haley Cornell), Nickolas Crain (Robin), Benjamin Roof, Alexis Roof (Aaron Linn), Brianna Newsom (Daniel Diaz Jr), Elizabeth Erickson (Chris) and Allison Newsom (Max Knight); her sister Jeanette Webster; and her siblings-in-law, Janice Krapohl and Dan Roof. She is also survived by 13 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to the family to deliver to organizations dear to Bert's heart.
