Helen Groves

Groves, Helen Longtime Mankato resident, entered her heavenly home after an extended illness on Tuesday, June 21, 2011. Helen was born in Stewartville, MN on March 20, 1929. She was hospitalized at North Memorial Medical Center (Robbinsdale) at the time of her death. Prior to her illness, Helen was an active member of the Evangelical Covenant Church (now Crossview Covenant) in North Mankato and was employed by the Country Mercantile furniture and gift store for many years. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Raymond; parents Frank and Martha Ernst; and sisters Frances, Ruth, Gladys, and Ethel. She is survived by her children Lynne of Mankato, Greg (Jane) of Rochester, Tom of Mankato, and Monica of Arden Hills; grandsons Jacob and Tyler; great-grandson Jonathan; sister Grace Scribner of New Harford, IA; several nieces and nephews and many friends. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, June 24 at Albin Chapel, 6855 Rowland Road, Eden Prairie. A celebration of Helen's faith and life will be held at First Covenant Church, 810 S. 7th St. Minneapolis, MN on Saturday, June 25 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to services. A private family burial will follow in Mankato. A memorial service will be held at the Crossview Covenant Church in North Mankato on Sunday, June 26 at 3:00 p.m. Memorials preferred to Covenant World Missions or to The Salvation Army www.albinchapel.com Albin Chapel 952-914-9410