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Helen Bockhorst Obituary

BOCKHORST, HELEN WESTERMAN, 93, died Saturday, April 7, 2007 at Twinbrook Nursing Home. She was a member of the Bethel-St. Paul Church and AARP. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Bockhorst; and brothers, Arthur, Louis and Al Westerman. She survived by eight nieces and nephews. The family would like thank the nurses and staff of the G wing of Twinbrook Nursing Home for the wonderful care. A funeral service will be held at 1p.m. Thursday at Highlands Family-Owned Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd. Burial is in Cave Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 11a.m.-1p.m. Thursday at Highlands. Expressions of Sympathy can be made to the American Cancer Society, Cedar Lake Lodge, or donor's favorite charity.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Apr. 10, 2007.

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Carole Bockey

April 12, 2007

To Su Westerman:
John and I are in Florida, but found the death notice today. Helen is home at last. She was a special lady, and I was glad to get to know her as much as I did.
Our prayers are with you especially today.

alicia fulkerson

April 11, 2007

hello my name is alicia fulkerson and i took care of helen the last month that she was alive at twinbrook nursing home. i'm glad she went in peace. she put a hard fight to stay alive. even i seen that in just the few weeks i was there. i'm so sorry for the loss of this wife,aunt, and dear friend.
i really wanted to come and show my gratitude but i have to work and we can't leave the facility.

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