Helen Mullenbach age 85, of Ames, passed away Tuesday, May 12, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Visitation will be 5 -8:00 p.m. Friday, May 15, at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way in Ames, with a 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 16, funeral service at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 30th and Hoover in Ames, burial will follow at St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Gilbert.
Helen was born October 9, 1929 in Gilbert, the daughter of Anton and Esther Uthe. She graduated from Gilbert High School attended college but returned home to assist with her mother's health care and younger brother Clarence. She married Germaine P. Mullenbach April 22, 1957 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Gilbert. She stayed at home with her children until 1969 when she went to work as an Administrative Assistant ending her career at Iowa State Book Store. She was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church where she was involved in St. Mary Circle, the Moose Auxiliary, and cherished her time with her family and their events.
Helen is survived by her children, Bob and (Pat) Mullenbach of Grimes, Marjorie and (Scott) Anfinson of Rochester, MN; Jon and (Suzanne) Mullenbach of Gilbert, 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, sisters, Mary Smith of Boone, Sister Mary Anton of Springfield, IL; and a brother, Clarence Uthe of Elma.
Memorials may be directed to: St. Peter and Paul building fund or St. Cecelia Catholic Church.
Online condolences may be directed to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
You have my sympathy for the loss of your mom, Bob, and your sister, Clarence. May all your special memories of Helen, bring comfort to you.
So sorry to hear of Helen's death. I worked with her at Wallace Business Forms in Osage. She was a hoot! I remember her laugh fondly. My condolences to your family.
To Helen's family. I live at the Rose and liked your mom a lot. I don't know any of you and have plans for both Friday night and Saturday so I will not be able to attend either the viewing or the funeral. She will be missed a lot by the people who live at the Rose. Just wanted to let you know how "special" I felt you mom was and we will all miss her for some time.
Jon and Suzanne - we're thinking of you at this time. Helen was a wonderful person - always happy and always helpful to whomever she met. Praying for peace for you and your family.
May it comfort you to know so many share in your loss. I got to know and appreciate Helen when she worked for me at the Gilbert post office. She was efficient, fun and friendly to our customers. We also had good times at the Moose lodge.
JON AND SUZANNE
THINKING ABOUT YOU IN THESE TIMES OF LOSS. E DO KNOW GOD IS LOOKING DOWN ON HER NOW, AND WILL MAKE A WONDEFUL HOME FOR HER
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