Helen Russell
December 19, 2010
Helen Russell, 89, died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, December 19, 2010. The funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at First Church of the Open Bible with burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Helen was born May 2, 1921 in Beech, Iowa to Fern and Miles Conn. She was a member of First Church of the Open Bible and the VFW Women’s Auxiliary. She liked collecting antique dishes and dolls, reading, traveling with her husband, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Helen is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Harry Robert (Bob); her son, Gary (Maggie) of Hoschton, GA; her daughter, Joyce (Ralph) Vance of Des Moines; her son, Robert (Terri) of Earlham; her son-in-law Chuck Maples of Des Moines; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; her brother Richard (Linda) Conn of San Antonio, TX; and her sister-in-law Betty Conn of Pleasantville. She is preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Rosalind Maples; her brothers, Robert, and William and his wife Elizabeth; her grandson Jeremy; and her great grandson David.
Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Helen.
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Daniel Szczygielski
12/22/2010
Grandpa Russell,
Grandma will be missed very much, she has blessed many many hearts, especially in our family. she is in gods hands now and is in a better place, she would want us to remember happy memories of her and not dwell on the hard times and her being gone, she will always love us and always be watching over us!
love you!!
Kimberlee Szczygielski
12/21/2010
Grandpa,
I'm sorry about your loss. She was a great mother and wonderful grandmother. She will truly be missed. Take comfort knowing that she lived a long full life and now she is in heaven with Grandma and David. I remember going to visit with grandma and grandpa Maples; we used to play legos and walk to the pond nearby. Some of my fondest memories are of family get tohethers at your house. I love you!
Kimberlee
Juli Szczygielski
12/21/2010
Dear Grandpa Russell,
I am so sad Grandma Russell is gone. I am going to miss the fun times we had playing with legos. I remember taking things to Grandma and saying "look what we made you grandma." Mommy always says to me that God will never give you more than you can handle and thats what I am holding onto now. I will always be your little "Prayer Warrior"
Love,
Juli
Katie Roenick
12/21/2010
Sometimes it is hard to understand why such tragedy falls so soon after another extreme loss. We have to have faith that God has a plan.
With much love and deepest sympathy,
Katie and Steve Roenick
Mary Lou Hanley
12/21/2010
Dear Trish and Family,
We continue to hold you in our prayers. Our thoughts are with you not just today and tomorrow, but through the difficult times ahead.
Bonnie McElroy
12/21/2010
Dear Trish and Family,
You have had two painful losses, especially difficult at this time of year. May you find strength in your warm memories, the presence of family, and the support of many friends. Know that we are thinking of you and praying for you at this time.
Fondly, Bonnie McElroy
Carl & Hazel Seiberling
12/21/2010
So very sorry to hear of your great losses so close together, but you know that Helen and Roz are both Shelterd in the Arms of God.
Carol Dunn
12/21/2010
Bob and family ~ I am so sorry to hear of Helen's passing. I was so shocked when I talked to Mom yesterday and she told me that you had lost yet another wonderful member of your family. It is hard to understand why your family has to go through this again. Take comfort that she is with Rosalind and they are having a joyous reunion in heaven and that one day you will see them again. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Carol Dunn - daughter of Bonnie & Dwight
The Driskell's
12/21/2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Kathy Groose
12/21/2010
May Helen rest in peace with her daughter. God bless and comfort you all.
Kathy Groose
RTCHARD CONN
12/20/2010
Dear Bob & family, Helen's death is another hard blow for all of us. Although we can't be with you, we will be thinking of you. Our many fond memories of Helen will comfort us as we hope they do you.
Love,
Richard and Linda Conn
Tammy Carrizales-Eklov
12/20/2010
Jeff,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. May you find peace and comfort in your memories.
Haroldine Neatherry
12/21/2010
Trisha, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers