She graduated from McKennon Nursing School in Sioux Falls, South Dakota during 1954. She retired from active employment during 1999 and moved with her family to Garwood during 2000. She enjoyed her various flowers and the many hummingbirds she fed. She always made sure there were plenty of cookies for the visiting children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers; Bud and Ervin. Ervin lost his life at age 19, during the invasion of France in WWII.

Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 6, 2023, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Nada. A rosary will be recited at 1:30 p.m. followed by the funeral mass at 2 p.m. all at the church. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Memorial donations in memory of Helen can be made to Garwood Volunteer Fire Department, St. Mary’s Catholic Church Building Fund or to charity of choice.

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