Helen Helper Obituary
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Helen is survived by her spouse, Henry Lodge; sisters, Corrine (Helper) Janis and Darlene Helper; brother, William Vaughn Helper; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Pete, Sr. and Lillie (Red Shirt) Helper; sisters, Geraldine Helper and Mary Helper; brothers, Peter Helper, Jr., Timothy Helper, and Ernest Helper; paternal grandparents, Samuel Helper and Mary Thunder Hawk-Helper; maternal grandparents, John Red Shirt and Mary Pumpkin Seed-Red Shirt.
Pallbearers will be Brandon Wawokiya Helper, Rock Wi Wachi Brewer, Brian Reinholz, David Janis, Tony Janis, Corby Plenty Wounds, Jr., Sam Ghost Bear, Deanthony Jeffries, and Trey Janis III.
Honorary pallbearers will be adopted sister Charlotte Running Horse & Family, Elizabeth P. Titus, Ruth Ann Titus, Beau Titus, Cherish Janis, Destree Merrival, Kevin Merrival, Christian Merrival, Sebastian Merrival, Ariel Titus, Cabe J. Brewer, Seth Trueblood, Joyce Fisherman & Family, Monica Titus, Carrie Titus, Elizabeth "Tiny" Rowland & Family, Mike Little, Doug Bissonette, Tyra Williams, Bonnie & Terry Returns, Ian Ten Fingers, Ethan Titus, Anamae Bald Eagle, Gloria Goggles, Louella Two Lance, Julie Warrior, Avis Blacksmith, Ruby Star Comes Out, Louella Youngman, Pamela Starr, Tina Merdanian, Cohen Home, Great Plains Health ICU Doctors & Staff, Pine Ridge Meals for Elderly, and all friends & relatives.
Wake Services: Two night wake services starting at 5:00 PM, Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at the Brother Rene Hall in Oglala, SD
Funeral Services: 10:00 AM Friday, June 23, 2023 at the Brother Rene Hall in Oglala, SD.
Officiating: To Be Announced
Graveside Services: Holy Rosary Mission Catholic Cemetery, Pine Ridge, SD
Arrangements entrusted with Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD
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Susan H
February 14, 2025
I miss you Miss Helen. ~ Suzie
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SUSAN HEALY
April 6, 2024
Helen was always laughing when we talked. She was a light in the world. I loved that her favorite thing to watch on TV was old westerns. She loved Hot Cocoa especially with Marshmallows! I met her through One Spirit and her and Henry Lodge I enjoyed talking to. Her favorite color was pink and she loved flowers. I would send her pictures of them as often as I could. I ended up as an unofficial sponsor for her and Henry, but REALLY it was the two of them that gave me a gift of friendship, love and light. I miss her so. ~ Susan Healy
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