Helen Frances Howe, age 96, a resident of Siren passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Burnett Medical Center Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg, WI.

Helen was born on April 3, 1926 to Marie and Frank Gfroerer.

Helen lived in Robbinsdale, MN. and was a graduate of Robbinsdale High School in 1944. She was an elevator operator at Dayton's in Minneapolis where she met Herb. They were married on October 14, 1950 and moved to Crystal, MN.

She loved to play the organ, listen to music, watch soap operas, and loved her church and her faith. Her main focus was her family, which she loved deeply.

Helen was proceeded in death by her husband, Herb; infant children, Donald and Kathleen; her parents, Marie and Frank; siblings, Fran, Ray, Donald, and Marie.

She is survived by sons; Tom (Kathy), Ron (Deanna), John (Rosie), Jeff (Cate), and Mike (Roxanne); 17 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great granddaughter; along with many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date more information to follow.

Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home.

Last Update: Feb 12, 2023 2:48 pm CST