Menu

Search by Name

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

/

/

Marian Helmenstein Obituary

Marian Helmenstein, 74, Bismarck, died June 20, 2005, at a Bismarck hospital. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 24, at Bismarck Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Nixon officiating.

Marian Ruth Solum was born Aug. 23, 1930, to Elmer and Eva (Gish) Solum in Bismarck. She attended school in Bismarck, graduating from BHS. She worked at Bell Telephone for many years. She married Eugene Grenz in 1949. She moved to Amorillo, Texas, where she then was married to Bud Robinson. After Bud's death, Marian returned to Bismarck, where she met and married Darrell Helmenstein. Marian worked for Carol's Ice Cream Shop for several years before deciding to stay home and take care of her six children. At age 55, Marian returned to college at BSC, receiving her Associate of Science degree in Medical Administration.

Marian was "gramma" to all neighborhood children and was most famous for her chocolate chip cookies. She loved to be with people, especially her children and grandchildren. She loved her family and pets with all her heart and made sure to telll them every day.

Marian is survived by five children, Marley (Hal) Bauer, Sharon Grenz and Donna Grenz, all of Bismarck, James (Kristy) Helmenstein, Mandan, and Kim (Kenny) Franklund, Wilton; one brother, James (Donna) Solum, New York; and one sister, Marjorie Monjellio, New Haven, Conn. She was blessed with 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Marian was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Eva Solum; her husbands, Eugene Grenz, Bud Robinson and Darrell Helmenstein; and one daughter, Brenda Robinson.

We will forever miss you and love you.

Visit the guest book at

bismarcktribune.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Bismarck Tribune on Jun. 23, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Marian Helmenstein

6 Entries

Diane Lipp- Giesinger

June 24, 2005

Donna, Kim & Jimmy,

So very sorry to learn of your mothers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this very sad time. Sincerely, Diane Lipp-Giesinger

Cyndi Schreiner

June 24, 2005

Kim, Jimmy & Donna,

Sorry to hear about your mom. She was a neat lady & I'm glad to have had the opportunity to know her.

I will miss her.

Love, Cyndi (Lipp) Schreiner

rose hunter

June 23, 2005

I AM VERY SORRY ABOUT YOUR MOTHER. SHE WILL BE MISSED ALOT.

tess kruschel

June 23, 2005

to the family of marion...or gramma as my girls knew her...she will always be remembered by us....for we use to live by her for a short while....my smypathies to all...god bless

tess kruschel and girls...sami, lacey and georgia

cindy hunter-ensz

June 23, 2005

I AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MARIAN SHE WAS A VERY NICE LADY SHE WILL BE MISSED ALOT

Phyllis Falkenstein

June 23, 2005

Kim: I never had chance to meet your mother, but know you. She had a lot adventures and to go back to school was something most people just dream about. Our Sympathy to you and family.

Showing 1 - 6 of 6 results

Make a Donation
in Marian Helmenstein's name

Memorial Events
for Marian Helmenstein

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Marian's loved ones

Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.