Helen Gilles

Helen Gilles

August 31, 1931 - April 22, 2026

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MIDDLETON - Helen Catherine Gilles, age 94, of Middleton, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Middleton Crossing. She was born on August 31, 1931, in Madison, Wis., the daughter of Francis and Catherine (Spahn) Acker. She married Alfred J. Gilles on March 27, 1951.


Helen is survived by her sons, Roger F. Gilles, Donald Gilles, Mark Gilles and Paul Gilles; daughters, Jacqueline Duros, Denise Steinhauer, Lex ann Thomas and Michelle Sharer; sister, Jeanette Kurt; sisters-in-law, Pat Acker and Mabel Gilles; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Alfred.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2015 Parmenter St., Middleton, at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Private burial will be held at Sunset Memory Gardens.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761


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Mass of Christian Burial
Mon May 4, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
St. Bernard Catholic Church (Middleton) • 2015 Parmenter St., Middleton, WI 53562
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Luncheon After Service
Mon May 4, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CDT
St. Bernard Catholic Church (Middleton) • 2015 Parmenter St., Middleton, WI 53562
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A Memorial Tree was planted for Helen Catherine Gilles
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson Funeral Home - Middleton
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Mary Roelke
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I met Helen when I helped with the funeral.lunches at St. Bernard's. We became friends & shared many Saturday nights at Culver's after mass. I know she is at peace now.
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Joe Gugel
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We had the pleasure of getting to know Helen at St. Bernard Church. We would always sit by her during Mass. She was such a dear lady, and so faithful filled. We know she will truly be missed by all who knew her. May she rest in peace with the Lord. Our sympathy and prayers to all her family. Joe and Holley Gugel
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Lex Ann you and family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Helen Drobniak
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Sincere condolences to the family of Helen Gilles! Helen was the first Helen I met at St Bernard Church, we sat in the same pew and talked after mass, I shared my name was Helen too, and we connected!! She was a beautiful soul , lovely lady and very devoted Christian! She will be Missed!! Helen Drobniak
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Ronald Schwarz
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I'm so sorry for your loss. It was always a great time when our families would get together and Aunt Helen would always make you feel welcome. I'll especially miss her great laugh! Ronald Schwarz

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