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Helen Sheski Obituary

Helen Thurber Sheski Mesa AZ Age 94, passed away September 24, 2009. She was born in Williamston, MI. During her working years she was employed by the Lansing State Journal Newspaper, and later worked and retired from Michigan State University. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Cora Thurber, husband Henry, daughter Ann, brother Russell, and 2 sisters, Bernice Jackson and Marian Logel. She is survived by her daughter Nancy Blossey (Wayne), 4 Grandsons, Rick, Jeff, Joe, and Mike Fate, 3 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. A graveside service will be held September 30, 2009 at 10:00am at Mountain View Memorial Gardens, 7900 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85207. A special thanks to ALL at Hospice of the Valley for their tender and loving care.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Sep. 30, 2009.

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