Bellows, Bertha E., 92, of Springfield, died October 29, 2015 in Essex of Springfield. She was born February 26, 1923 in Steinauer, NE to Rudolph and Anna (Prause) Christen. Bertha retired from Sears after a number of years and was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. Survivors include three children and spouses, Teresa Foreman and Michael (Peggy) Bellows, South Vienna, OH, Rhonda (Steve) Massie, Springfield; a daughter in law, Sandee Bellows, Pawnee City, NE; 13 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; a son, Kenny Bellows; and a son in law, John Foreman. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday in St. Bernard Church. Burial will be in South Vienna Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Second Harvest Food Bank. Arrangements by the CONROY FUNERAL HOME.