- Helen Ann Ernst, age 78, passed away at Franciscan Care in Appleton, Tuesday, March 27, 2007. She was born on August 7, 1928, to Alfred and Anna (Maza-netz) Taves in Neenah. She greatly adored her family, loved to play bingo, do crossword puzzles and baking cookies for family and friends. Helen also enjoyed the time she spent at the Senior Center in Menasha.
She is survived by a son, Dean (Lori) Ernst, Appleton; a daughter, Karen (John III) Hanamann, Appleton; a brother, William Taves, Menasha; a sister, Elizabeth (Marvin) Kofnetka, Neenah; two grandchildren: Sarah Ernst, Madison; Daniel Ernst, Appleton; a sister-in-law, Joyce Parthie, Marion; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbors and friends.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband Donald, parents, stepfather Louis Caron, three brothers: Richard, Alfred Jr. and Harold Taves; a sister, Mary Jane Kolasinski.
Funeral services will be held 7 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2007, at the Valley Funeral Home, with Pastor Martin Ruge officiating. Visitation will take place from 4 p.m. until the time of service. Entombment will be at Highland Memorial Park. A memorial fund is being established.
The family would like to say thank you to the nursing staff on 2 South at Appleton Medical Center, with a special thanks to Rita and Amy.
Valley Funeral Home
2211 N. Richmond St.
Appleton, WI 54911
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1928 - 2007 (78 years)
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