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Helen Hanchulak Obituary

Mrs. Helen Frances Renk Hanchulak, 95, formerly of Bear Creek, passed peacefully Friday, Jan. 24, 2017, at Mountain Top Senior Care Center assisted by the Hospice of the Sacred Heart.

She was born April 18, 1921 in Maple Grove, Wis. and baptized at the local St. Patrock's Church, graduating from the Class of 1933, North Division High School, Milwaukee, Wis.

Helen retired from American Airlines in 1962 after a rewarding career as a stewardess where she was honored and respected, accompanying many prominent officials; serving the 35th President Kennedy, as well as presidential candidate Herbert Hoover and Adlai Stevenson, incumbent of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. She had the privilege of attending both the 1955 Chicago Democratic National Committee Dinner and the memorial services for JFK.

Helen then became the bride of 34 years, to her only sweetheart, the late Raymond N. Hanchulak, in a marriage service conducted at St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York City, officiated by the Venerable Fulton J. Sheen. Helen was an active member of the Bear Creek Association and attended St. Mary's (Prokova) Byzantine Church, Kingston. Her beautiful life will forever be cherished especially by her daughter, Anna Maria Hanchulak, Bear Creek.

In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents from Maple Grove, Wis.; Albert A. Renk (1978); and Anastasia Nagel Renk (1938); brothers, Aloysius and Roman; several nieces and nephews.

The Office of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Saint Mary's (Prokova) Protection of the Mother of God, Byzantine Catholic Church, 321 Chestnut Ave., Kingston. The Rev. Mykhaylo Prodanets, pastor, will serve as celebrant. Interment with the Rite of Committal will follow in St. Mary's Parish Cemetery Chapel in Pringle.

Friends and family are welcome to call at 10:30 a.m. in the church vestibule prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer's Association as a memorial gift on behalf of Helen to help fight Alzheimer's disease at (800) 272-3900 or www.alz.org.

Published by Citizens Voice on Feb. 27, 2017.
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Anna Marie so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers

June Hanchulak

March 2, 2017

ANNA MARIE SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOM. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALWAYS.

RAINBOW JEWELERS

March 2, 2017

Rest in peace, cousin.

March 1, 2017

Sweet Annie,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are my heart muffin.Breath, knowing you are loved. God has you in the palm of his hand.

Kathy Moretti

February 28, 2017

Ann Marie, I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. I always liked your mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. God bless.

Paula Gavlick

February 27, 2017

To the Hanchulak family: Deep sympathy is extended to your family at this difficult time. Please know and keep in mind that during this difficult time God will make you firm and make you strong in dealing with your loss. (1 Peter 5:10) Thoughts are with you.

February 27, 2017

Dear Anna Marie,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. What an awesome lady!
Love,
Bernie and Susan Mengeringhausen

February 27, 2017

Dear Annie, My deepest sympathy for your profound loss. Please think of Heaven as a Garden where, once again, you will meet those dear ones who have made your world. In friendship and caring, Love Gene

C. Eugene Rosser

February 27, 2017

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