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Helen Eenhuis Obituary
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, at Faith Lutheran Church in Miller with Pastor Rose Viser officiating. Inurnment will be in Madison Township Cemetery south of Forest City.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Oct. 27, at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner, and one hour prior to services Saturday at the church.
Helen Eenhuis, the daughter of John and Gertje (Wiltz) Knapper, was born June 26, 1923, in Bancroft.
On March 29, 1941, she married Alvin "Bud" Eenhuis at the First Lutheran Church in Britt. They farmed for many years in rural Hancock County. Later, they made their home in Garner. She worked in the school cafeteria for many years before retiring.
She enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren, sewing, visiting with people and playing cards. She was an excellent cook and loved to teach her grandchildren her recipes. She was a loving mother and grandmother.
She was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Miller.
Helen is survived by her sons, Terry (Dawn) Eenhuis of Barnesville, Minn., and Jerry (Glenda) Eenhuis of Billings, Mont.; eight grandchildren: Jessica (Tom) Weyant, Jana (Randy) Bartels, Julie Edney, Deani (Trent) Jones, Scott Eenhuis, Jason Eenhuis, Alyssa Adams and Michelle Meyer; 15 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin "Bud"; son, Gary; grandson, John; brothers, John Wubben, Henry Wubben, Jerry Knapper and Fredrick Knapper; and sisters, Kate Knapper and Darlene Trumbell.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
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Scot and Michael Eenhuis
November 6, 2006
My LOVE and PRAYERS are with those who were closest to Grandma Helen trying to find their way through this terrible loss of a loved one. I know grandma would want us ALL to remember her in her Best of times rather than in sorrow. I believe that this is not just a time for morning, but a Celebration of Life and the many precious times each of us spent with her. I unfortunately was not able to make it to grandmas funeral, but intern I had my sister Jana(Bartels) read a letter of Life at her passing which you may have heard and for those who did'nt please contact me and I will gladly send a copy to you. Grandma Hellen, you are greatly loved and missed by everyone who knew you, and one day we will see you in Heaven. I Love you Grandma, Your oldest grandson, Scot
Lois Skelley
November 1, 2006
I'm sorry that I didn't get to the funeral. There are so many memories of your Mom including the fact that she dumped me on a manure pile with a brand new snowsuit on!! Will think of her often.
Bob Skelley
October 31, 2006
Terry, Jerry, and families,
I am sorry to hear about Helen's passing. You have my deepest sympathies. I regret that I was unable to attend her memorial service last Saturday.
I have such good memories of Helen and always smile when I think of her and her sense of humor. It was always a treat to visit Grandpa and Grandma and see Bud and Helen there too. Besides, we were fellow New York Yankees fans in the midst of Twins' territory.
When I was in high school, my Grandma Skelley was a cook at Corwith-Wesley and talked me into playing a trumpet solo for a Hancock County cooks' meeting. There, too, in the audience was Helen since she was a cook at Garner, and the presense of a familiar, friendly face made me a little less nervous.
I also appreciated her help in gathering Grandma Kate's belongings from the nursing home in Forest City after she died.
I'm sure all of you have a wealth of good memories of your Mom and Grandma, and I hope they will comfort you during this time.
Babe and Phyllis Knapper
October 27, 2006
Our Love and Prayers are with you all. Remember going to see your Mom with Aunt Kate, many years ago while in Britt. Thinking of you with much sympathy.
Carrie Diehl
October 27, 2006
Terry Eenhuis and family,
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Cataldo Funeral Home
October 27, 2006
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Pam Thomson
October 25, 2006
Helen was one of the strongest, toughest woman I ever met. Ihave alot of respect for her and admire her a great deal. I will miss her dearly, she was truly a very knowledgable, talented, wonderful person.
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