Frances R. Helbling

RACINE - Frances R. (nee: Kralicek) Helbling, 81, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2007, at Lakeshore Manor. She was born in Racine on April 15, 1925, daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (nee: Buran) Kralicek. On June 17, 1944, Frances was united in marriage to Clement A. Helbling, who preceded her in death on December 22, 1983. She was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church and Christian Mothers. She dedicated her life to her family and she will be sadly missed. Surviving are eight children, Thomas (Sally) Helbling, Patricia (Robert) Richards, Donna (Dale) Fletcher, Susan (Greg) Kobs, Daniel (Karin) Helbling, Phillip (Diana) Helbling, Eileen (Ric) Sertuche, and Paul Helbling; 17 grandchildren, Vanessa Helbling, Lisa (Carlos) Ynocencio, Jennifer (Tom) Hartman, Melissa (James) Glitzky, Charles (Michelle) Cram, Monica (Jeffrey) Aubrey, Dale Cram, Jason and Andrea Spodick, Nicole Kobs, Daniel, Natasha, and Emily Helbling, Adam and Jacob Sertuche, Olivia and Sophia Helbling; 15 great-grandchildren, Reyes, CJ, Michael, Christian, and Isabella Ynocencio, Jaden Stich, Neno Helbling, Ethan, Garrett, and Parker Cram, Gavin and Gabe Aubrey, Hayden Cram, Dominic and Nathaniel Beckwith; great-great-grandson, Reyes Ynocencio Jr.; sisters and brother, Elsie Budzinski, Henrietta (Robert) Helbling, Kathleen (Russell) Reynolds, and Anthony Kralicek; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Earl Pfleger, Beverly (Orville) Solfest; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many dear friends. In addition to her parents and her husband, Frances also was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Mary Helbling; and her sister, Mae Pfleger. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 18, 2007, at 6 p.m. at St. Rita Catholic Church, 4339 Douglas Avenue, with Rev. Alvin P. Metzger OSA officiating. Private entombment will be held at Holy Cross Garden Mausoleum. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4 p.m. until time of Mass at the church. MARESH-MEREDITH AND ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME 803 Main Street 634-7888