Helen J. Black

MIDDLETON-Helen J. Black (Delzer), age 91 of Middleton, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, June 6, 2016. Helen was born to William and Elsie (Wendt) Delzer on June 18, 1924 in the Town of Morgan, Wisconsin.  She was married to Harold Black on March 5, 1947, they raised four children in Middleton while she was a stay-at-home mom in the 1950s. Later she held secretarial positions in the Middleton school system in the 1960s.  Faith, family and serving her community were most important to Helen. She derived enjoyment from and excelled at gardening and pursuing genealogy.  Helen is survived by her children, Cynthia Hall (Pat) of Middleton, Cheryl Simer (Harvey) of Minneapolis, Cecil Black (partner Neta Winston) of Fayetteville, AR and Candace Black of Madison; grandchildren Jennifer Devlin (Mark) of Philadelphia, Brad Hall (Marie) of Arlington, WI and Elizabeth Garcia Hall (José) of Middleton; great-grandchildren Allison Hall, Thomas and Kyle Devlin, and Piper and Ziggy Garcia Hall; siblings William Delzer (Donna), Marilyn Mayer (LaVern) and Mae Jean Aprill (Byron); sisters-in-law Romelle Delzer and Gladys Allyn; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.  In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harold; siblings Otis, Robert and Kenneth Delzer; and grandson Jeffrey Hall.  Funeral services will be held at ST. LUKE'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 7337 Hubbard Ave., Middleton at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 10, 2016. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton from 4 – 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2016 and also on Friday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will take place at Sunset Memory Gardens.  In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests donations be made to the Ladies Auxiliary of William "Sonny" Simon VFW Post 8216, Middleton, WI or the Middleton Historical Society (both near and dear to Helen's heart), or a charity of your choice. A special thanks to the staff and residents of the Brookdale Senior Living Community in Middleton. Their warm welcome and compassionate care meant Helen's final weeks were comfortable and filled with kindness. Agrace HospiceCare also provided great comfort and support.  Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.