Helen Mavis Hulett
July 31, 1924 - March 11, 2021
Obituary
OREGON - Helen Mavis (Stendahl) Hulett, age 96, of Oregon, Wis., passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at her home surrounded by her five children, Mary Landeck, Fay Gaukel, Lana Zimmer, Kent Hulett and Sue Hulett.
Helen was born on July 31, 1924, at Whitehall Hospital, the youngest child of Oscar and Ida (Everson) Stendahl. She was preceded in death by her seven siblings, Melford, Orlen, Gavin, Harlan, Vera, Verna and Iola; her husband, Allen Hulett; grandson, Daniel; and great-grandson, Thomas. Helen's children were blessed to have a stay-at-home mother. Her advice for her children was "always respect your parents, be honest, kind and helpful."
After her children left home, Helen became a working woman at Wisconsin Physician Services for 22 years. Helen was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Oregon, a befriender minister and hostess of the annual smorgasbord dinner for many years. Helen was a volunteer at the Nazarath House in Stoughton, visiting with residents, sharing her gifts of grace and cheer and providing residents with manicures and nail polishing.
Besides spending time with her children, 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, Helen loved flowers, jewelry, dolls, watching the birds and squirrels feeding on her deck, socializing, dancing, swimming and an occasional visit to the casino.
Helen had a special gift of connecting with people on a very personal basis. She loved to hear people’s stories and to share memories of her life growing up on a farm. She also enjoyed her adventures and travels with her family and friends.
Her children wish to give a special thanks to Tina Drinkwine, her neighbor for 11 years, for her kindness, help and being a special friend to Helen and her children. Also, thank you to SSM Home Health; mother's Case Manager R.N., Jake M., for exceptional care and kindness; as well as Bob Landeck, Helen’s son-in-law, for his kindness and commitment for caring for Helen.
A private family service was held at Gunderson Funeral Home on March 13, 2021. Family and friends are invited to attend Helen’s burial Saturday, June 12, 2021, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Trempealeau Valley Lutheran Church, W. Blair Road, Taylor, WI 54659. A celebration of Helen's life and meal will follow at Blair Community Center, 122 S. Urberg Ave., Blair, WI 54616 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Condolences may be sent to Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care, 1150 Park St., Oregon, WI 53575 and will be forwarded to the family. Online remembrances, condolences, and/or photos may be posted on the tribute wall for Hellen Hulett at www.gundersonfh.com.
Mom, you are our sunshine and we will see you soon.
Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park St.
(608) 835-3515
Events
Graveside Service
Sat Jun 12, 2021 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Trempealeau Valley Lutheran church • W. Blair Road, Taylor, WI 54659
Gathering
Sat Jun 12, 2021 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
Blair Community Center • 122 S. Urberg Ave, Blair, WI 54616
Photos
Memories
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Lana
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Mom all dressed up for last wedding she attended, her nephew's Dean's sons wedding.
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Robert Landeck
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Helen was a sweet part of my life for 46 years. She was always kind, supportive and always looking ways of being helpful to others, finding a way to serve. She had some storms in her life but handled them with a lot of grace and forgiveness, a good example to others. She had a consistent joy in life and genuinely liked people. She will be very much missed. And I am confident she is has already found a her own gentle role in Heaven and is fitting in very well. I hope to see her again.-Bob Landeck
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Fay Gaukel
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Mom was the sweetest funniest loving person in the whole world. She was always there to talk with and listen. I will miss visiting with you in Oregon as I have the last 8 years since moving away to N.C. I flew to see you over 25 times for a total of 60 weeks and it was never enough time to share and I was always sad to leave. We had such fun together and shared a lot of time and talks as I fixed mom's hair. She was a beautiful person inside and out and will be greatly missed by all.
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Mary E. Muchow
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What a fitting tribute for a lovely lady. I worked with Helen for many years at WPS. She was a special lady that has given me many memories to smile about. We enjoyed some morable white-elephant bingo games and departmental gatherings. She introduced me to Countryside Lefse Co in Blair, WI. Her stories about Door County visits with her grandchildren (the J's) inspired me to name my daughter Janessa. I will continue to think of Helen Mavis often and smile. Sending my deepest sympathy to all of Helen's family and friends.
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Bob and Amy Kilburg
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It was wonderful to have Helen as a neighbor for 8 years and meeting her wonderful children who took such great care of her. You were one classy lady Helen and will be very missed!!
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Jeanna Moegenburg
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She was the best Grandma and I will always treasure the memories we have. RIP Grandma Helen and we love you forever!!
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