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Helen Gertrude Thorson Barth

Birth	:	2 Feb 1926 Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	6 May 2021 Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Hesper Lutheran Cemetery, Hesper, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4829250, -91.7673250
Description	:	Helen Gertrude (Thorson) Barth, 95, of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo. Helen was born on February 2, 1926, in Decorah, Iowa, the daughter of Esther Henrieta Rotvold and Levi Arnold Thorson. Helen attended school in Decorah graduating from the Decorah High School in 1944. On April 12, 1946, Helen was united in marriage to Harold Ervin Barth in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. The couple made their home in Waterloo, where Harold and Helen raised their... Read More	Helen Gertrude (Thorson) Barth, 95, of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo. Helen was born on February 2, 1926, in Decorah, Iowa, the daughter of Esther Henrieta Rotvold and Levi Arnold Thorson. Helen attended school in Decorah graduating from the Decorah High School in 1944. On April 12, 1946, Helen was united in marriage to Harold Ervin Barth in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. The couple made their home in Waterloo, where Harold and Helen raised their family. Helen also worked as a custom printer in the photo lab at American Professional Color and as a greeter at Hy-Vee. Harold died on December 9, 2014, and Helen continued to live in her home in Waterloo. Helen was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Waverly. She enjoyed spending time outdoors and loved all flowers. She loved her Sheba Inu dog named Knut, and spending time with her family, especially her grand and great-grand children Helen is survived one daughter, Debra (Richard) Schroeder of Waverly, Iowa; seven grandchildren, Don Dettbarn, Michael Barth, David Barth, Laura Hoodjer, Brian Barth, Jamie Schroeder and Kelli Kai; nine great grandchildren, Jared and Tyler Hoodjer, Rachel and Milo Barth, Maya Schroeder and Theo Thompson, Reid Dettbarn, Kolby and Romy Kai; and many nieces and nephews. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Esther and Levi; three sons, Donald Barth, James Barth and Gary Barth; daughter-in-law, Julie Barth; sisters, Geraldine Iseli Duvel and Lois Cumalander; two brothers, Richard Thorson and Ronald Thorson; one-half brother, John Peterson. According to her wishes, Helen's body has been cremated. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Chapel at Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly with Pastor Mike Blair officiating. Friends may greet the family beginning at 10:30 a.m. Burial of her cremains will be held in the Hesper Lutheran Cemetery, Hesper, Iowa at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community Chaplaincy Fund, St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School or Cedar Valley Hospice. Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly is in charge of arrangements.

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Where is Helen Gertrude Thorson Barth's memorial?
Helen Gertrude Thorson Barth's memorial is located at: Hesper Lutheran Cemetery, Hesper, Winneshiek County, USA.
When did Helen Gertrude Thorson Barth death?
Helen Gertrude Thorson Barth death on 6 May 2021 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.4829250
Longitude: -91.7673250

Family Members:

Parent

Levi Arnold Thorson

(1900 - 1977)

Esther Henrietta Rotvold Thorson

(1906 - 1970)

Spouse

Harold Ervin Barth

(1923 - 2014)

Siblings

Ronald Thorson

(1935 - 2001)

Children

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

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Hesper, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4829250, -91.7673250

2. Hesper Public Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4840000, -91.7710000

3. Hesper Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4610100, -91.7531000

4. Wilson-Smalley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4432000, -91.7996000

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6. Locust Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4211006, -91.7303009

7. Garness Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5444412, -91.8099976

8. Highland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4892006, -91.6703033

9. Burr Oak Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4543991, -91.8656006

10. Locust Lane Salem Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4077988, -91.7331009

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Coordinate: 43.4682999, -91.6600037

12. Prosper Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5153008, -91.8675003

13. Hauge Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3922000, -91.7740000

14. Newburg Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5686111, -91.8147202

15. Stoen Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4333042, -91.6584802

16. Big Canoe Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4221992, -91.6686020

17. Olde English Cemetery
Spring Grove, Houston County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5751600, -91.7294900

18. Riceford Norwegian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5755005, -91.7298965

19. Big Canoe Norwegian Methodist Cemetery
Highlandville, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4220000, -91.6600000

20. Springwater Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3792000, -91.7431030

21. Swenson Farm Cemetery
Highland Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4916368, -91.6223674

22. Scheie Lutheran Cemetery
Mabel, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5877040, -91.7894730

23. Trinity Cemetery
Spring Grove, Houston County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5588740, -91.6497520

24. Scheie North Cemetery
Mabel, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6016998, -91.7797012