Helen M Smith

MONONA - Helen Marie Smith, age 94, of Monona, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022. She was born on Jan. 25, 1928, in Mauston, Wis., the daughter of John and Emma (Webster) Onsager. Helen married Paul Smith on June 10, 1950. She worked in retail as a manager at Bormann's and Mother-To-Be stores. Helen and Paul built a family together and created fond memories dancing and traveling after retirement. Helen found joy in music, decorating, and preparing family Thanksgiving feasts. Helen is survived by four children, Michael (Marla), Daniel (Wendy), Robert (Ann) and Mary (Dennis Haas); five grandchildren, Jessica, Carly (Kevin), Kyle (Danielle), Nicole (Michael) and Lisa; and five great-grandchildren, Stella, Westley, Sawyer, Cassius and Josephine; brother-in-law, Dean Smith; sister-in-law, Marilu Smith; and many nieces and nephews around the country. She was preceded in passing by her parents; husband; all siblings, Virginia (Kendall) Hilts, Yva (Orville) Van Dusen, Frieda (Vernon) Fobes, Mildred (Virgil) Ketelboeter, Robert (Vera) Onsager and Lynn Onsager; and life-long friend, Rosie Werren. She was the last of the original Mauston Onsagers. Our mother was the happiest when she was surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family was everything to her and we will hold her in our hearts forever. A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 12 noon on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Interment will be held at Highland Memory Gardens. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420