Helen Connet
April 12, 2013
Helen Connet, 90, passed away April 12, 2013, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, Iowa. She was born November 2, 1922, in Bound Brook, New Jersey, to Sam and Anastasia Danchik.
Helen grew up in Middlesex, New Jersey, where she was a member of Our Lady of Mount Virgin Catholic Church and was a volunteer at Somerset Hospital. She retired from Knickerbocker Toy Company after many years of dedicated service.
Helen moved to Des Moines in 1995 and was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, where she enjoyed helping with their annual garage sales. She was a volunteer at the Kavanagh House in Des Moines and also at Bishop Drumm as an advocate.
Helen is survived by her children, William (Margaret) Connet of Des Moines and Jane Connet of Arlington, MA; grandchildren, Daniel Connet, Andrew Connet, and Samuel Connet; as well as nieces and nephews. Helen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William; brothers, John and George Danchik; and sisters, Mary Valet and Annie Danchik.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 17, at All Saints Catholic Church, 650 NE 52nd Avenue in Des Moines. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, with a 7:30 p.m. Vigil service, at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Calvin Community Foundation in loving memory of Helen.
Condolences for the family may be offered at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Steven Pokorny
04/17/2013
"A lively bird remembered"
Proud parent/
Devout believer/
Hearty laugher/
Never shy/
Not a sparrow -- too dull and daffy/
Not a robin -- too careful and coy/
She was a blue jay --
Animated, sharp-eyed and spry.
Jeanne Roberts (Toth)
04/16/2013
I have fond memories of your Mom. We lived on Giles Ave. just down the street (Middlesex, NJ). Helen was a caring person with a kind word for everyone. I still remember her working in her lovely garden. Our prayers are with you both.
Julie Anderson
04/16/2013
Our Love and Prayers go out to all the Family.
From Julie and the Resident's at Martina Place in Johnston