Helen Thimmesch

Helen Mary Thimmesch, 102, of New Albin died Monday, September 16, 2013 at her home. Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, September 21 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, New Albin, with Rev. John Moser as the Celebrant. Interment followed at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery located in New Albin.
Helen was born August 30, 1911 at home in Houston County, MN to John and Elizabeth (Heiler) Adrnt. Helen was the eighth child and sole survivor of 12 children. She was baptized and confirmed at Crooked Creek Church in Freeburg Valley, MN. She attended school through the eighth grade in a one-room school house near Niglam Road in Houston County, MN.
Helen was united in marriage with Henry H. Thimmesch in November of 1929. Three children were born to this union, Goldie, Bob and Leo. They lived in Freeburg, MN until 1931, and after a flood they moved to New Albin. Helen was a homemaker, she was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in New Albin and the Ladies Altar Society. She enjoyed gardening, especially her flower gardens, and embroidery.

Helen is survived by her children, Goldie M. Zeimet of New Albin and Bob Thimmesch of Waukon; her daughter-in-law, Ann Thimmesch of Topeka, KS;  eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Thimmesch, in July of 1979; her son, Leo Thimmesch; her parents; her granddaughter, Leonette Zeimet; her great-grandson, Charles Frederick Baker III; a daughter-in-law, Donna Mae Thimmesch; a son-in-law, Tom Zeimet; four brothers and seven sisters.
Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Lansing assisted the family with arrangements.