Helen G. Cook

Helen C. Cook
Nee Balke
Appleton

Age 95, died on Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at Appleton Medical Center. Helen was born on February 28, 1906 in Belle Plaine, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Kelly) Balke. She enjoyed 64 years of marriage to Martin Cook; until he preceded her in death in 1999. Helen enjoyed making quilts and doing upholstery work. She also loved animals. She will be greatly missed by her daughter, Kathy Wiesmann, Appleton; her son, Dexter (Joyce) Cook, Oshkosh; her brother, John (Bernice) Balke, Clintonville; her sister, Marie Kretz, Antigo; and many grandchildren. Helen is further survived by nieces and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Frank and Lester; her sisters, Bernice, Sadie and infant sister Margaret. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, July 14, at ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 312 South State Street, Appleton, with Father Michael O’ Rourke officiating. Interment will be held at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Friends will be received at the church on Saturday, July 14 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

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