Helen Joyce Kasten

Helen Joyce Kasten obituary, Marceline, MO

Helen Joyce Kasten

Helen Kasten Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Delaney Funeral Home - Marceline on Apr. 15, 2023.

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Helen Joyce (McGown) Kasten, age 88 of Marceline, died Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Boone Hospital, Columbia. Helen was born in Triplett, Missouri on February 6, 1935 to Fred and Mildred (Krueger) Bondy. She married Ray McGown in 1951 and he preceded her in death in 1991.
Helen had worked at Walsworth Publishing Company and as a cook at Pioneer Skilled Nursing.
She is survived by her son Rick McGown and Cathy of Marceline, daughter Raylene Malloy and Merton of New Cambria, brothers Dwayne Browning and Mayetta of Mendon, Frank Browning of Lake Ozark, five grandchildren, Amanda, Jessica, Ashley, Merton, and Julie and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Monday, April 17, 2023 at Delaney Funeral Home in Marceline with visitation starting at 10 AM. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Marceline with immediate family only.

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