Gloria Neome Helgerson
November 13, 1934 - November 13, 2013
Obituary
MADISON-Gloria Neome Helgerson, age 79, passed away on Nov. 13, 2013, at Oak Park in Madison. She was born on Nov. 13, 1934, the daughter of Neal and Gladys Nelson. She graduated from Gays Mills High School in 1952. Gloria moved to Madison after High School and worked for University Hospital as a nurse’s aide in the new born area. Gloria was united in marriage to Ronald Wayne Helgerson on Jan. 5, 1957, in Mount Sterling. She worked as a cook for LaFollette High School most of her career. Gloria also worked for Dr. Gardocki, DDS and retired from John Muir Elementary School as a teacher’s aide working with autistic children. She enjoyed working for Artisan Gift Shop part-time. Gloria thoroughly enjoyed watching her kids sporting events, bowling, gardening, golfing, and baking. She carried on the family tradition of making Lefse for the holiday family gatherings. Gloria especially enjoyed playing cards with her card club group who were together over 50 years. Her faith was strong. She was the circle treasurer at Lake Edge Lutheran for several years. Gloria enjoyed making baked goods for the annual bake sale and attending circle. She also enjoyed travelling to Arizona each year and the annual camping trip to Door County. Gloria is survived by her son, Randy (Colleen) of Cottage Grove; daughters, Rhonda (Sally) of Ariz. and Renee (Tim) Ryan of Cottage Grove; grandchildren, Kyle (Liz) and Cody Ryan; great-grandson, Jackson; sister, LaVon Nelson of Ariz.; three sisters-in-law, Joyce (Julius) Ward of Muscoda, Cheryl (Jim) Kinney of Richland Center, and Margaret (Neal) Nelson of Janesville; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ronald Wayne Helgerson; and brothers, Nordeen and Neal Nelson Jr.
Memorial services will be held at LAKE EDGE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 4032 Monona Dr., Monona, at Noon on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, with Pastor Stephen Marsh presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. Memorials may be made to Lake Edge Lutheran Church or the Wisconsin Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 945 N. 12th St., Suite 4602, Milwaukee, WI 53233.
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Events
Visitation
Sat Nov 16, 2013 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Lake Edge Lutheran Church (Monona) • 4032 Monona Drive, Monona, WI null
Service
Sat Nov 16, 2013 @ 12:00 PM CDT
Lake Edge Lutheran Church (Monona) • 4032 Monona Drive, Monona, WI null
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Memories
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Kim Maxson
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Many thoughts and prayers for your family! The world lost a great woman! God blessings upon the Helgerson family!
Kim Maxson
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Tracey Olson Swanson
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My sympathy and love to the family. I am wintering in AZ and regretfully cannot attend her funeral.
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Kay Utrie
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Gloria Helgerson's Family,
I worked with Gloria at John Muir School. She had a strong work ethic and was always a joy to work with. Gloria was a cheerful, outgoing lady eager to assist any way she could.
I was shocked to see her obituary in the paper this morning. I extend my heart-felt sympathy to you; losing a Mother is very difficult.
Two of my daughters will be visiting tomorrow; so, I can't attend Gloria's church service.
May Our Lord give Gloria freedom from her pain and grant her eternal rest--this is my prayer for your Mother, Gloria Helgerson.
Kay Utrie
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Ruth Hanson Dilley
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I remember Gloria both from Gays Mills High School and from our church. I send my sympathy to the family .
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Terri Martinelli-Reiter
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I enjoyed the visits I had with Gloria over the last few years since she moved to McFarland then Monona cutting and styling her hair and keeping it easy for her to care for meant alot to me. I loved Her quiet voice, soft methodical steps she took and gentle jestures. Our conversations were simply relaxing and it helped me become more understanding of her and others like her. I feel blessed to have known Gloria. May peace be with her and her family
Terri Martinelli-Reiter
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Barb Anderes and Carolyn Ufford
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We always enjoyed Gloria and Ronnie's visits to Arizona, especially going to Spring Training games, or eating Gloria's world famous cinnamon bread. Our trip with Gloria to Hawaii in 2005 was priceless......we have lost a wonderful woman here on Earth! May she rest in peace. Our prayers to the family.
~Barb and Carolyn