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Funeral arrangements for Bob Berg announced

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DETROIT (WXYZ) — Funeral arrangements for Bob Berg, well-known press secretary for former Detroit Mayor Coleman A. Young., have been announced.

A public visitation will take place May 16 from 1 to 8 p.m. at Swanson Funeral Home, 14751 W. McNichols Road.

Berg's funeral will be May 17 at 1 p.m. at Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church, 8625 E. Jefferson Ave.

Services will also take place in Berg's home state of Illinois.

A funeral is scheduled for May 20 at 6 p.m. at Cissna Park United Methodist Church, 221 W. Koplin Ave., Cissna Park, IL 60924. A burial will follow at Floral Hill Cemerety, 301 W. Main St., Hoopeston, IL 60943.

Berg died at his home after battling cancer.