Helen Veeser

Helen (DeLoughary) Veeser, 95, of Harris, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Hospital. She was born to Thomas and Josephine (Lyddy) DeLoughary on December 8, 1927 in Escanaba, MI. She was raised in Harris, MI. She graduated in 1945 from Harris High School and attended Cloverland Commercial College. She worked as a stenographer at Escanaba National Bank and waitressed at the House of Ludington.
Helen married Leonard Veeser on September 4, 1948. They improved the family farm in Harris to a Class A Dairy that became a Centennial Farm. She was a member of the Menominee County Farm Bureau. She served on the Harris Township Election Board for many years.
Helen was a lifelong member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Bark River. She served on the Altar Society, and helped with all parish circle duties. She loved and counted her children and their families as her greatest blessings. She prayed for them every day.
Helen was a member of the Highland Golf Course for over 50 years. She considered the Highland women among her closest friends. She was a Women's Club Champion two times.
Helen treasured her Irish heritage. She created several books of family history. She restored antique furniture and collected family heirlooms. She also enjoyed ceramics, her flower gardens and cross- country skiing. She made the best homemade cinnamon rolls and doughnuts.
Helen made sure every visitor to her home felt welcome. She loved a party and to share her stories. Many of the grandchildren had their first glass of wine with "Grandma Helen".
Helen and Leonard began spending winters in Tucson, AZ in 1986. Leonard preceded her death in 1996. Helen continued to be a snowbird at Tucson Estates for the next 24 years.
Helen is survived by eight children, daughters: Linda (George) Lowman, Theresa (Dwayne) Klein, Ruth (Michael) Madalinski, Anne (Brent) Madalinski and sons: Ken (Cecile) Veeser, Dan (Denise) Veeser, Loren (Starr) Veeser, Tom (Heather) Veeser. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren and 50 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 22nd 2:00-6:00 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Chapel, 1236 Old Hwy 2 & 41, Bark River. Parish prayers will be held at 6:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Wednesday, August 23rd from 11:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church with Rev. Darryl Pepin officiating. To honor Helen's heritage, feel free to wear a touch of green. At the conclusion of the Mass, a meal will be served in the church hall.
Burial will take place in the Bark River Twp. Cemetery.
A message of condolence may be directed to the family by visiting www.crawfordfuneralhomes.net.
The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.