This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ChgoKid Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16258/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shawano Leader Wednesday, July 01, 2009 Helen Westness Helen Westness, 90, passed away peacefully at her daughter Paulette Klose's home in Waterford, Monday June 29. She was born in the town of Lessor, Wis., the daughter of the late Anton and Andrena Jommen. Helen spent her early life in Gillett. On Sept. 17, 1941 she married Harold Rudolph Westness, who preceded her in death. Helen was formerly of the Oconto area, living the past four and a half years in Waterford. She worked for 20 years for Wisconsin Electric, worked for some time as a waitress, and was a full-time homemaker. Helen was an avid bowler. She also was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Oconto Falls for many years. While living in the Waterford area she enjoyed knitting sweaters for charity at Norway Lutheran Church of Wind Lake. She is survived by a daughter, Paulette Klose of Waterford; granddaughters, Kym (Paul) Farr, Kelly (Cory) O'Donnell, Kristene Klose and Kari (Ty) Manicke; 10 great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends Helen was preceeded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold Westness; and her son, Gary Westness. Services will be held Friday July 3, at noon at Bethel Lutheran Church, N6955 County Road BB, Oconto Falls, Wis. with the Rev. Tina Scheuller officiating. Visitation will be in church Friday 11 a.m. to noon. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visit www.mealyfuneralhome.com for the full obituary. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.