In loving memory of

Leona V. Hellman
November 4, 1932 - November 8, 2013

Leona Victoria (Goche) Hellman was born November 4, 1932, to Leo and Erma (Kahler) Goche in Bancroft. She graduated from St. John's Catholic High School the class of 1951. On May 14, 1957, she married Arthur F. Hellman at St. John's Catholic Church in Bancroft.

Leona and Arthur farmed southeast of Bancroft and moved into town in 1993. She enjoyed quilting, embroidery, and gardening. She was a member of the St. John's Altar Society and the American Legion Auxiliary and the National Order of Foresters. Leona enjoyed being with her family especially her grandchildren.

Leona V. Hellman died at the Heritage Nursing Home in Bancroft on Friday, November 8, 2013 at the age of 81. She entered the nursing home on July 17, 2008.

She is survived by three children, MaryAnn Bormann and her husband Paul, Philip Hellman and his wife Pennie, and June Menke and her husband William E., all of Bancroft; and 10 grandchildren, Jesse, Kimberly, Katie, Kelly, and Becky Bormann, McKenzie and Brett Hellman, and Sharon, Angel, and Jill Menke. She is also survived by one sister, Lucille Hellman and her husband Elmer of Bancroft; one brother, John Goche and his wife Fran of Bancroft; a sister-in-law, Delores Goche of Osage; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Arthur on March 16, 1999; a brother, Raymond; a brother-in-law; and sisters-in-law.

Tributes

Patty Berte wrote on Nov 20, 2013:

"So sorry for your loss. I will always remember her as a sweet lady. "

Elaine wrote on Nov 14, 2013:

"I was so sorry to hear Leona passed away. Wow what a great neighbor she was to Dave and I and also to my kids. She was such a sweet lady and always would stop and chat while she went for her walks. I remember when the triplets were born oh how proud she was to have three grandbabies at once. Leona use to tell me "You know Elaine that Dave he is such a nice boy" and I would smile and laugh. We sure missed her when she moved and now I know we all have another angel up in heaven to watch over us all. But God only takes the best. "

Phil Garry wrote on Nov 12, 2013:

"While I didn't know any of Leona's children, I want them to know that I was in the same class as Leona at St. John and I remember her well, and I hated to hear about her death. Sincerely, Phil Garry"

Kenny & Mary Ann Studer wrote on Nov 12, 2013:

"June,Mary Ann,& Phil Sorry to hear of death of your Mother. She is in Peace now. Our prayers for all of your family. Kenny & Mary Ann Studer"

Stan and Mary Lowe wrote on Nov 11, 2013:

"June, Maryann, and Phil We are so sorry to learn of Leona' s death..She was one of my favorite people to have the pleasure of bringing her a noon meal when she still resided at her home. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers during this time and in the weeks to come."

Pat Doerning wrote on Nov 11, 2013:

"June, MaryAnn and Phil Our sympathy goes out to you on the loss of your mother. She was a special lady and you will miss her"

Joan (Goche) Akers wrote on Nov 10, 2013:

"My heart goes out to the children of Leona and their families. Leona was my Dads sister. I'm sad that we lost both brother and sister this year. May God bless all of you and know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers."

Jeanette Hanna wrote on Nov 10, 2013:

"Our thoughts are with you as we hold the loving memories of this gentle woman who persevered thru so much. We will certainly miss this wonderful woman and aunt. Jeanette (Goche) and Paul Hanna"

Theriesa wrote on Nov 9, 2013:

"With warm thought at your time of loss, thinking of you and hoping that the years of memories will ease your pain and help to dry your tears. Aunt Leona was a very special lady , Theriesa and Duane , "