Helen D. Jones

Helen Darlene Jones, 82, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 29, 2015, at a hospice house in Des Moines.

Helen was born June 4, 1933, in Corydon, Iowa, to Roy and Mary (Barnett) Kuhnhenn. She had worked for the State of Iowa for the Insurance Division as a receptionist while also devoting her time to her family and creating a loving home. She enjoyed playing cards and reading. Helen volunteered for many organizations that were very important to her. She was a past member of the Red Hat Society and loved spending time with her friends at the Norwoodville and Southside Senior Centers.

She is survived by her children, Melonie Carstensen (Alan), Michael Jones, and Leann Miller (Dale), six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and several sisters of her heart. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bill, brother, Dean, and her daughter-in-law, Kim.

Visitation with family present will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, December 2nd at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 3rd, also at Hamilton’s. A private family interment will take place at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Helen.

Condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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