John E. Helleckson
June 17, 1947 - August 30, 2020
Obituary
CROSS PLAINS - John E. Helleckson, age 73, of Cross Plains, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. He was born on June 17, 1947, in Madison, the son of Palmer and Angelyn (Crapp) Helleckson.
John married Marilyn Johnson on Nov. 25, 1967. He served in the U.S. Air National Guard for over 20 years and worked as a school bus driver for the Middleton/Cross Plains School District for many years.
John is survived by his wife, Marilyn “Mary”; three children, Ann (Jeff) Pytel, Michael Helleckson and Julie (Mat) Brosamle; grandchildren, Andrew and Nicole Pytel, Gavin Helleckson and Brooklyn Brosamle; brothers, Ted Helleckson and Tom Helleckson; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters-in-law, Marita Helleckson and Vicki Helleckson; and niece, Marcia Rosecky.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2947 Thinnes St., Cross Plains, at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, with the Rev. Fr. Scott Jablonski presiding. Friends and family who wish to view the Mass via LIVESTREAM may visit sfxcrossplains.org. A visitation will be held at the church from 2 p.m. until the time of the Mass on Friday. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, social distancing and face masks are required.
The family would like to thank the Cross Plains area EMS and the UW Hospital for all of their wonderful care given to John and his family. Memorials may be gifted in John’s name to American Legion Post No. 245 Cross Plains. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Cross Plains
Funeral & Cremation Care
2421 Church Street
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Events
Visitation
Fri Sep 4, 2020 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church (Cross Plains) • 2947 Thinnes St., Cross Plains, WI 53528
Mass of Christian Burial
Fri Sep 4, 2020 @ 4:00 PM CDT
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church (Cross Plains) • 2947 Thinnes St., Cross Plains, WI 53528
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Memories
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Beverly J. Crapp (Aunt Bev)
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Deepest sympathy to all. He was Vic and my ring bearer when we were married in 1952. He has given us many memories throughout his time. Even tho Vic passed away in 1991 I still kept in contact with him. Memories were always there.
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Michael Helleckson
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Miss you dad. You are in a better place with grandpa and grandma. Also up there with Aunt Marita, Aunt Vicki, and Marcia. Love always your son.
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Ann Pytel
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Grandpa and the granddaughters (Nicole and Brooklyn) racing each other.
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John Cottington
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John is a Middleton High School classmate of mine and we knew the Helleckson family for a long time. John and I use to shoot our bows and arrows around 60 years ago at his dad and mom's motel (Porky's Motel) in Middleton. His dad, Palmer was a back up driver for my parents who owned and operated the Middleton Bus Company. My sympathies are extended to Mary, Ted, Tom, and the Helleckson family. You are in our thoughts and prayers, John & Linda Cottington.
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Bobbi Leen
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Mary and family, I remember all the fun times years ago when the Helleckson side got together. Sending my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Bobbi (McCann) Leen
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Kris Clough
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Mary and family Our sympathies to you all during the difficult time We remember John’s joyful spirit. Kris and Jeff Clough