Carol M. Helling

Carol M. Helling
Menasha

Carol M. Helling, age 88, passed away Friday, March 4, 2005, at Oakridge Gardens Care Center. She was born June 24, 1916, in Pipestone, Minnesota, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Dorthea (Timm) Hess. Carol was united in marriage to Leonard Helling on November 11, 1939. He preceded her in death on January 29, 1984. Carol was a member of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed baking chocolate chip cookies, which were delicious.

Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Helling, of Appleton, and Jean Rippentrop, of Shakopee, Minn; a son, Dennis (Erliss) Helling, of Neenah; five grandchildren, Wendy, Chad (Jill), Greg (Tina), Jason (Tracy), and Julie (Jake); there are five great grandchildren, Joshua, Cassandra, Samantha, Rhen, and Britney; and two nieces and a nephew, Judy (Larry) Dahl, Sharon (Robert) Rushton, and Robert (Mary) Hess. Carol was preceded in death by two sisters, Mildred Sargisson and Madeline Defillipo; and two brothers, Harry Hess, and Carlton Hess, her twin.

Graveside services for Carol will be held at a later date at the Graceland Cemetery, Albert Lea, Minnesota. There will be no local visitation. A memorial fund is being established.

The family would like to thank the staff at Oakridge Gardens for their wonderful care. You are all very special people.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 North Superior Street
Appleton 920-739-1231
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