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Dorothy Helmink Obituary
Dorothy Helmink
March 14, 1927 - September 20, 2023
Dorothy Helmink, 96, of Firth, NE, passed away September 20, 2023. She was born March 14, 1927 in Firth, NE to Oscar and Cally A. (Emry) DeVries.
Dorothy was a member of Holland Reformed Church and American Legion Auxiliary.
She is survived by her daughters, Debra Tonack and Christine Sueverkruepp, both of Lincoln, NE; sons, Kyle (Carey) Helmink, of Firth, NE and Kirk (Marybeth) Helmink, of Hickman, NE; 8 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; sisters, Marjorie Moser, of Hickman, NE, Erma McGill, of Waverly, NE and Sally (Stan) Doctor, of Lincoln, NE; along with many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Gerald.
Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 25, 2023 at Holland Reformed Church, 22005 S. 96th Street, Hickman, NE.
Private family burial to be held 10:00 a.m. at Holland Cemetery.
Memorials to Holland Reformed Church.
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Janie Richardson
September 24, 2023
My heart and prayers are with you kids.
Saying good bye is never easy but praise Jesus she is Glorified into Glory and
What a grand banquet
Dorothy is feasting at in the present Heaven, along with all the Saints already there
Oh Glorious Day!
May the peace of Jesus Christ cover you and all the corners be tucked in with love.
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