Helen Marie Warriner
November 11, 1919 - April 30, 2019
Obituary
VERONA-Helen M. (Wakeman) Warriner of Verona, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. She was born in Richland Center on Nov. 11, 1919, the daughter of Leo and Ethel Wakeman. Her family moved to Sparta one year later where she grew up and met Harry Warriner, her husband of 57 years. They moved to Madison in 1948. Helen worked for the Madison Board of Education for 22 years. She moved to Verona in 1999. She was a member of the Masonic Orders of the Eastern Star and Daughters of the Nile and ASBA. Throughout the years Helen loved playing Bridge, Euchre, and other card games as well as WII bowling. She was a wonderful mother and could be found along with Harry, supporting their daughters in all their endeavors. Helen is survived by her three daughters, Sharon (Lynn) Marquardt of Verona, Linda (Bob) Wentzel of Las Vegas and Madison, and Patricia Moore of Verona; seven grandchildren, Scott (Julie) Marquardt, Wendy (Kevin) McKnight, Matthew (Madeleine) Wentzel, Kara (Humphrey) Meseguer, Brian (Mellisa Wiedenfeld) Wentzel, Shawn Moore and Michael Moore; 14 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Dorothy Warriner of Beloit; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry; parents; sisters, Leona (Richard) Roman and Doris (Lyle) Brogley; brother-in-law, Kenneth Warriner, and sister-in-law, Doris (Clyde) Deno. A private service for immediate family will be held prior to her public Celebration of life at SUGAR RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 415 W. Verona Ave., Verona, at 12 Noon, on Monday, May 6, 2019. Visitation will be held at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. The family would like to thank the staff of the memory care unit of Four Winds Manor and to Agrace HospiceCare for their compassionate care of Helen. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Fitchburg
Funeral & Cremation Care
2950 Chapel Valley Rd.
(608) 442-5002
Events
Visitation
Mon May 6, 2019 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Sugar River United Methodist Church (Verona) • 415 W. Verona Ave., Verona, WI 53593
Celebration of Life
Mon May 6, 2019 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Sugar River United Methodist Church (Verona) • 415 W. Verona Ave., Verona, WI 53593
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Memories
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Linda Wick
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I know my friend Sharon loved her Mom so much - what a lovely lady - I know there will be so many memories to share. My thoughts and prayers are with the family
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James Von Eschen
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My Mother Beulah Von Eschen was a great friends of hers. Sharon & her sister were also friends with my Sisters Jan (Schroeder) & Judy (Hale). We lived on Milwaukee St. on Madisons Eastside a few blocks away . My dad Mel Von Eschen was also a good friend of Harry. We all grew up and went our own ways. A Great Lady and a Great Family. We are so glad we were able to be part of our early childhoods. God Bless and our prayers are with you.
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Cindy Lerdahl
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So sorry for your loss Patti. It's hard to lose your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ❤️
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Lynne Walrath
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My parents were Rudi and Shirley Warriner from Beloit. I grew up spending time with Ken and Dorothy and their children. In fact Barb was a bridesmaid at our wedding 52 years ago. Though I never really knew your family, certainy the names are all familiar to me and I felt compelled to send my condolences. That generation of Warriners is getting small.... God's Peace, Lynne Warriner Walrath
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Marie R. Grewal
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Dear Shari, Linda, Patti and family,
You are all in our prayers. Mothers are such special people. Your mother's smile was ever present.. Even though our extended Eschelman family gatherings were many years ago, I always remember your mother's kindness, graciousness, and genuine interest in everyone. In loving memory of a special lady, most sincerely from Charles {Chuck} Hoff, Dianna Hoff Tamayo and Marie Hoff Grewal