Hazel "Dixie" (Schimelfenig) Berg, age 70 of Emery, SD, went to be with the Lord on August 29, 2013, at Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD in the care of skilled and compassionate nursing staff. She was surrounded by family members at her passing. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carrington, ND. Dixie was born, March 18, 1943, near Fessenden, ND, to Charlie and Catherine (Kunnanz) Schimelfenig. She was the youngest of six children. She and Allen "Jim" Will were united in marriage in 1959. Together they were blessed with four children; Marlin, Robert, Michael and Lisa. Throughout the years, Dixie was involved in many business ventures. She had an ability to connect with people as soon as she met them. She was a resilient lady who was never afraid of a challenge. She will be remembered by family and friends as fearlessly enjoying everything life had to offer, was full of laughter and had a quick wit. Dixie was a kind, caring and very generous person who loved to help others. She enjoyed being outdoors, planting and creating beautiful flower beds, gardening and fishing. She was a collector of cookbooks and kitchen gadgets. She liked nothing more than sharing her skill and love of cooking with everyone. She enjoyed decorating her home with items she had gathered over the years. Dixie had a special bond with all animals, but closest to her heart were two special furry friends, Shilo and Puffy. Dixie is survived by her son, Marlin (Candice) Will, of Mullen, NE; son, Michael (Mary) Will of Colton, SD; daughter, Lisa (Jason) Skovlund, of Volga, SD; six grandchildren; brother Ted Schimelfenig, of Carrington, ND; sister, Agnes Leik, of Kensal, ND and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Will; her parents, Charlie and Catherine; brother, Floyd Schimelfenig; two sisters, Cathren Faul and Lucille Liebig.