Helen P (House) Helterbran Obituary (1925

Helen P. Helterbran, 90, of Keosauqua died at 9:43 P.M. Thursday February 25, 2016 at home. She was born May 11, 1925 in Keokuk to Earl L. and Bessie Van Lanninghan House and married Glen E. Helterbran November 28, 1948 at the Hillsboro Baptist parsonage. He died April 6, 2005. They farmed in the Hillsboro-Stockport area. She moved to Keosauqua in 2009. Mrs. Helterbran was an active member of Hillsboro Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, Eugene Helterbran (Patsy) of Keosauqua and Gary Helterbran (Caroline) of Hillsboro, five grandchildren, Michelle Mize (Ken), Julie Thomas (Larry), Sara Weltha (Adam), Carry Holtkamp (Trenton) and Crystal Kuster (Eric), 13 great-grandchildren, a brother, Samuel House (Louise) of Keosauqua, other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by two brothers, Jessie and Bill House and two sisters, Irene House and Marie Landrith. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Monday February 29, 2016 at Pedrick Funeral Home, Keosauqua with Pastor Mary Kathryn Hart officiating. Visitation with family will be 10-11 A.M. Monday prior to the service. Burial will be in Hillsboro Cemetery. Memorials to Hillsboro Baptist Church or Hillsboro Cemetery may be left at the funeral or mailed to the family at 715 Dodge Street, Keosauqua, IA 52565