Funeral Services for Alberta "Bertie" Mikkelsen, age 81, of Chambers will be at 10:30 am Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill with Pastor Mike Durre officiating. Burial will be at a later date at the Hillcrest Cemetery at Thedford, Nebraska. Visitation will be from 5-8 pm on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill with a 7 pm Prayer Service. Bertie passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk, Nebraska. Memorials may be directed to her family for future designation. Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.

Alberta Catherine Miles was born on November 3, 1941 in Alliance, Nebraska to Lester and Alberta (Morford) Miles. Tragedy struck early, as her mother and her twin sister died during birth. Her family lived near Brownlee for a time where she attended country schools until they moved near Chambers. When she was 7 years old, her father married Sylvia Rose Florea. Bertie attended St. Mary's Academy her freshman year, then graduated from Chambers High School in 1960.

Bertie married Donald Mikkelsen on February 18, 1961 in Chambers. Don was in the military, so the couple was stationed in Huntsville, Alabama at the RedStone Arsenal. After Don was discharged, the couple returned to Chambers. The couple had three children. Donya, Arwin, and Burton. Once her children had graduated from High School, Bertie worked for many years at the Village Market and also published the Chambers Shopper.

Bertie was a lifelong horse lover. She enjoyed going to rodeos and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was always proud of her children.

Bertie is survived by her three children, Donya (Delbert Wade) Mikkelsen of O'Neill, Arwin (Laura) Mikkelsen of Tilden, Burton (Valerie) Mikkelsen of Gandy; five grandchildren, Brandi Mikkelsen, Derrick Bronzynski, Hagen Mikkelsen, Stetson Mikkelsen, Sage Mikkelsen; three great grandchildren, Braxton, Khloe, Oakley; her mother, Rose Miles of O'Neill; two sisters, Cindy (Calvin) Fluckey of Plainview, Sue (Greg) Kissell of Sargent; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Alberta Miles; her father, Lester Miles; her twin sister, Marjorie Miles; her great granddaughter, Kinsley; two brothers, Bernard and Bart Miles; her sister, Sammie Rowse; and brother-in-law, Eddie Grenier.