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Helen Marie Caldwell Hersh

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Birth	:	8 Jan 1935 Culver, Ottawa County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	5 Feb 2022 Newton, Harvey County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Halstead Cemetery, Halstead, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.0264015, -97.4989014
Description	:	Helen Marie Hersh, 87, of Halstead, Kansas passed away at Presbyterian Manor of Newton on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. She was born Jan. 8, 1935 to George and Lovina Caldwell on their family farm in Culver, Kansas. Helen graduated from Tescott High School, where she was active in vocal music, band, school plays, cheerleading and softball. She attended the Halstead Hospital School of Nursing, where she earned her R.N. degree. She married Wilbur Nightingale, of Halstead, after graduation. He died on Dec. 5,1957 from an automobile accident, leaving Helen with a young son, Michael, and pregnant with daughter, Marda. Helen Read More	Helen Marie Hersh, 87, of Halstead, Kansas passed away at Presbyterian Manor of Newton on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. She was born Jan. 8, 1935 to George and Lovina Caldwell on their family farm in Culver, Kansas. Helen graduated from Tescott High School, where she was active in vocal music, band, school plays, cheerleading and softball. She attended the Halstead Hospital School of Nursing, where she earned her R.N. degree. She married Wilbur Nightingale, of Halstead, after graduation. He died on Dec. 5,1957 from an automobile accident, leaving Helen with a young son, Michael, and pregnant with daughter, Marda. Helen married Dwight Hersh on Christmas Day, 1961. They were blessed with the birth of two sons, Dwight Todd and Douglas. They recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary and Dwight's 90th birthday with family. Helen is survived by her beloved husband, Dwight; sons Michael (Donna) Nightingale, Halstead, and Todd (MaryAnn) Hersh, Ocala, Florida; daughter Marda (David) Neufeld, Silver Lake, Kansas and sister Virginia Hull, West Lafayette, Indiana. She is also survived by grandchildren Cy (Jenna) Nightingale, Michael (Cassie) Neufeld, Ronald Hersh, Jay N ightingale, Anna (Roman) Bolan, Cathy (Phillip) Hersh, Alex (Kassi) Neufeld, Patricia Hersh, Lisa Hersh, and Heather Esch as well as 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Lawrence (Lois), Raymond and Arthur Caldwell. Raymond's wife, Florence, survives. Helen lost her youngest son, Douglas, in a car accident in 1995. Helen worked for 28 years as school nurse for Halstead/Bentley Unified School District 440. Many will remember her simply as "Nurse Hersh". She had been a member of First Methodist Church of Halstead since 1958. She was a choir member into her later years. An avid golfer, Helen was a member of the Wedgwood ladies and couples golf clubs. She served several years on the Halstead Golf Board. She was a member of the American Legion auxiliary. Past memberships included the Kansas School Nurses Association, Club Amicarum and Helianthos Jr. She was previously associated with the Halstead Hospital auxiliary, the senior centers of Halstead and Toronto, Kansas and volunteered for the Health Ministries Clinic in Halstead. Helen was a vibrant and energetic woman who lov ed to be outside. She was a "tomboy" at heart. Helen was never one to pass up a good cup of coffee! She cherished visiting with friends and family far and wide. She loved spending time at her "happy place," their cabin on Lake Toronto. With husband, Dwight, she enjoyed driving through the K ansas countryside. They visited and photographed every county courthouse in Kansas. They also shared many travel adventures across the USA.

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Where is Helen Marie Caldwell Hersh's memorial?
Helen Marie Caldwell Hersh's memorial is located at: Halstead Cemetery, Halstead, Harvey County, USA.
When did Helen Marie Caldwell Hersh death?
Helen Marie Caldwell Hersh death on 5 Feb 2022 in Newton, Harvey County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 38.0264015
Longitude: -97.4989014

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Wilbur W. Nightingale

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Coordinate: 38.0264015, -97.4989014

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17. Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: 38.0730000, -97.3420000

22. Shalom Mennonite Church Memory Garden
Newton, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0429870, -97.3316650

23. Hillside Cemetery
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24. Saint Marys Cemetery
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