Helen Lyans

Lyans, Helen Louise MOUNT HOREB/STOUGHTON-Helen Louise Lyans, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009. She was born on Feb. 10, 1927, in Soldiers Grove, the daughter of Peter and Hazel (Warren) Latham. Helen married Howard Lyans on May 22, 1948. She was an avid gardener and was a member of the Mount Horeb Gardening Club. Helen was a wonderful cook and would can her produce from her garden. She enjoyed living in the country and teaching her grandchildren about nature. Helen loved animals, especially her cat, Sarge. She is survived by her husband, Howard Lyans; daughters, Karen Lyans Cooley of Dodgeville, and Jackie (Bruce) Voight of McFarland; son, Dan Lyans of Mount Horeb; grandchildren, Christon (Susan) Cooley, Peter Cooley, James Voight, Erica Voight, Jennifer Lyans, and Benjamin (Donella) Lyans; ten great-grandchildren; a brother, Everett (Anna Mae) Latham; sister, Shirley (Gerald) Sanwick; and sister-in-law, Shirley Latham. Helen was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Kathy Lyans; and a brother, Lyall Latham. A memorial service will be announced later in the spring. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com