Helen Wilson

Helen Therese (Lorig) O’Brien passed from this life on February 13, 2008 at the age of 77 years, two months and 22 days. She had been residing in Des Moines at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Andrew, for nearly 10 years, following the onset of a long term illness known as Picks disease.
Helen was born in Emmetsburg, Iowa on November 22, 1930, to Fred Lorig and Mildred Ferguson. She enjoyed life immensely. Helen loved to dance, laugh and play cards with friends and family. She was employed by Brenton Bank for much of her adult life.
Helen is survived by her children, Daniel (LuAnn) O’Brien, Therese Elsbecker, Joan (Andrew Lietzow) O’Brien, James O’Brien and Michael (Gayle) O’Brien; sister, Lois (Hugh) Neary; grandchildren, Joe, Jason, Janell, Jeff, Katie, Andy, Lisa, Hannah, Drew, Becca, Connor, Carter, Brady and Kasey; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 33 years, Wm. Dean O’Brien; sister, Mary Kliegl; and her son-in-law, Paul Elsbecker.
A wake will be held from 3:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 22, 2008 at Joyce’s Funeral Home in Emmetsburg. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 23, 2008 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Emmetsburg.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Holy Family Catholic Church/School in Emmetsburg, Hospice of Central Iowa or The Association for Frontotemporal Dementias.
Hamilton’s Funeral Home is handling local arrangements.

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