1914
Helen
2006
Helen Hoffman
December 6, 1914 — January 14, 2006
Helen Anna Neeseman, daughter of Harry and Henrietta (Krupke) Neeseman, was born December 6, 1914 in Moore Township, near Hancock, Minnesota. She grew up in Moore Township and began her education at rural school District #45, graduating from Hancock High School in 1932. On October 4, 1934, she was united in marriage to Harry W. Hoffman. The couple made their home in Moore Township where they farmed and raised their family. In 1982, they moved into Hancock, where they lived until 1997, at which time they moved into Morris. Harry died on April 22, 1998. Helen continued to live in Morris, and on December 4, 2001, she became a resident of the West Wind Village in Morris, where she lived until the time of her death.
Over the years, Helen had been active with the Lend A Hand Club, the Hancock Homemakers Club and her Birthday Club. She was also a long-time member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Hancock, where she had been active in the Ladies Aid. Helen loved to garden, play cards, dance and sing. But most of all, she loved being surrounded by her family.
Helen died on Saturday, January 14, 2006 at the West Wind Village in Morris, having lived to reach the age of 91 years.
She is survived by three sons: Wesley (Gayle) Hoffman of Norcross, Luverne (Mary) Hoffman of Morris and Gerald (Karen) Hoffman of Kensington; three daughters: Carol (Sanford) Skarsten of Benson, Harriet (Jerry) Amundson of Norcross and Joyce (Rolf) Standfuss of Willmar; 18 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents and two sisters: Viola Nissen and Margaret Neeseman.
Pallbearers for the service will be Helen's Grandsons: Jeff Hoffman, Brett Schmidt, Phillip Skarsten, Monty Amundson, John Amundson, David Amundson, Rory Amundson, Mark Hoffman, Matthew Hoffman, Michael Hoffman, Chris Hoffman and Beau Standfuss. Honorary Pallbearers will be Helen's Granddaughters: Leslie Roshau, Michelle Johnson, Amy Solvie, Sherri Detloff, Kristel Hoffman and Ashley Standfuss. Phyllis Joos will serve as organist for the service. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements.
Over the years, Helen had been active with the Lend A Hand Club, the Hancock Homemakers Club and her Birthday Club. She was also a long-time member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Hancock, where she had been active in the Ladies Aid. Helen loved to garden, play cards, dance and sing. But most of all, she loved being surrounded by her family.
Helen died on Saturday, January 14, 2006 at the West Wind Village in Morris, having lived to reach the age of 91 years.
She is survived by three sons: Wesley (Gayle) Hoffman of Norcross, Luverne (Mary) Hoffman of Morris and Gerald (Karen) Hoffman of Kensington; three daughters: Carol (Sanford) Skarsten of Benson, Harriet (Jerry) Amundson of Norcross and Joyce (Rolf) Standfuss of Willmar; 18 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents and two sisters: Viola Nissen and Margaret Neeseman.
Pallbearers for the service will be Helen's Grandsons: Jeff Hoffman, Brett Schmidt, Phillip Skarsten, Monty Amundson, John Amundson, David Amundson, Rory Amundson, Mark Hoffman, Matthew Hoffman, Michael Hoffman, Chris Hoffman and Beau Standfuss. Honorary Pallbearers will be Helen's Granddaughters: Leslie Roshau, Michelle Johnson, Amy Solvie, Sherri Detloff, Kristel Hoffman and Ashley Standfuss. Phyllis Joos will serve as organist for the service. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements.
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