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Helen Buck Obituary
March 1, 1925 - Feb. 19, 2016
SOUTH BEND - Helen J. Buck, 90, of South Bend, passed away Friday evening, February 19, 2016.
Helen was born March 1, 1925, in South Bend, a daughter of the late Tom and Lela (Swift) Helpingstine. She was a 1943 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in South Bend.
During Helen's life, besides South Bend, she also lived in Broadview, Illinois, San Diego, California, and Mishawaka. At one time, along with her husband Gene, they owned and operated a Tastee Freez in River Park.
Helen was preceded in death by husbands, Gene Cosby and Merle Buck; a daughter, Sharon Ryan; a sister, Betty Casper; and stepchildren, Merle Buck, Jr. and Shirley Sparks.
Helen is survived by grandchildren, Shannon (Greg) Siota and Shawn Ryan, and great-grandchildren, Amber and Kendra Siota, all of California. Also surviving are stepchildren, Clifford (Addie) Buck of South Bend, Ron (Hope) Buck of South Bend, Kenny Buck of Indianapolis and Barbara (Dave) Warstler of Gurnee Mills, Illinois; a close friend and stepdaughter, Mary Buck of Mishawaka; and a sister, Virginia (Lyle) Thompson of Dayton, Ohio; many nieces, nephews and friends; and special friends, Tina Tepe and Rick Bellman.
Helen's family would like to thank the staff of the Sanctuary at Holy Cross, and especially Shelli and Katie for the wonderful care.
Private family visitation and services will be held in Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, Mishawaka. Burial will be at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger.
Memorials are suggested to Pet Refuge or the charity of the donor's choice. Assistance with memorials is available at the funeral home.
An online guestbook is available at www.goethalswells.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Helen Buck
Kathy Pullin-MacDonald
February 29, 2016
We are so sorry to hear of Helen's passing. She was always so sweet and such a classy lady. The Pullin family sends thoughts and prayers to her family.
Mary Ann Waechter
February 22, 2016
Sorry to read of the passing of Helen. She was a good friend of my parents, George and Winnie Waechter for many years. Rest in Peace Helen.
Lana cole fox
February 22, 2016
Helen was a life long friend of my mom and dad Alex and maxine cole I have a lot of memories of Helen gene and sharon
Patrick Shanley
February 21, 2016
To The Buck Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Helen was such a good person, such a very caring nature and helped make everyone feel better with her genuine smile.
I first met her at Sanctuary at Holy Cross and she was so friendly and encouraging to my Dad and Mother. She became such a good friend to me as well and she made an impact on all of my siblings whenever they came to visit.
Helen was truly a remarkable lady and will be greatly missed.
Your entire family is in our prayers. May God Bless You in your time of grief and sadness and be with you in the times you need Him the most.
Marilee Roloff
February 21, 2016
Virginia, Mary and families, I know you loved Helen so much. I'm thinking about you.
Cindy Samo
February 21, 2016
I will always think about you when I pass your old room at the Sanctuary. Although I did not know you for very long I became very fond of you and will miss you very much. I would always come home from seeing you and tell Bob how good you looked.
Robert Sparks
February 21, 2016
I will miss you very much and you will always be in my heart. I will always think of you when I make my noodles and yours without chicken.
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