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Helen Marie Wepking Dufek

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Birth	:	28 Apr 1928 Geddes, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	23 Jan 2017 Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Pleasant Lawn Cemetery, Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2419014, -98.6875000
Description	:	Helen Marie Dufek, age 88, of Huron, formerly of Geddes, died peacefully in her sleep, Monday, January 23, 2017 at the Violet Tschetter Memorial Home. Her funeral service was held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 28th at the United Methodist Church, Geddes. Burial was in the Pleasant Lawn Cemetery, Geddes. Helen Marie Wepking was born April 28, 1928, to Lula and Henry Wepking in Geddes, South Dakota. She attended school in Geddes and graduated from Geddes High School. On May 31, 1946, she married Frank Dufek, Jr. at Geddes. They farmed in the Geddes area until 1980 when... Read More	Helen Marie Dufek, age 88, of Huron, formerly of Geddes, died peacefully in her sleep, Monday, January 23, 2017 at the Violet Tschetter Memorial Home. Her funeral service was held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 28th at the United Methodist Church, Geddes. Burial was in the Pleasant Lawn Cemetery, Geddes. Helen Marie Wepking was born April 28, 1928, to Lula and Henry Wepking in Geddes, South Dakota. She attended school in Geddes and graduated from Geddes High School. On May 31, 1946, she married Frank Dufek, Jr. at Geddes. They farmed in the Geddes area until 1980 when they moved into town. Helen and Frank moved to Huron in 2010 to be closer to family. Helen was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the United Methodist Church. She enjoyed bingo, playing cards with her friends, church activities, Minnesota Twins baseball, and spending time with loved ones. She is survived by sons, Larry (Donna) Dufek of Pender, Nebraska and Rick (Susan) Dufek of Huron; grandchildren, Dean (Rhona) Dufek of Lyons, Nebraska, Troy (Tammy) Dufek of Colome, Jay (LeeAnne) Dufek of Castlewood, Angie (Eric) Remington, Christy (Scott) Bales, and Becky (Justin) Picek, all of Huron; 25 great-grandchildren, and 6 great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; one sister, Claire Bartekoske; and two brothers, Leo and Fred Wepking. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vicky Pavlis # 49988824 provided link to spouse. ~ 7-11-2020

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Helen Marie Wepking Dufek's memorial is located at: Pleasant Lawn Cemetery, Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA.
When did Helen Marie Wepking Dufek death?
Helen Marie Wepking Dufek death on 23 Jan 2017 in Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.2419014
Longitude: -98.6875000

Family Members:

Parent

Henry E Wepking

(1892 - 1927)

Lula Bowen Wepking Walker

(1894 - 1982)

Spouse

Frank C Dufek Jr.

(1917 - 2012)

Siblings

Claire E Wepking Bartekoske

(1921 - 2015)

Fredrick H Wepking

(1924 - 2008)

Leo Earl Wepking

(1926 - 2012)

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1. Pleasant Lawn Cemetery
Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2419014, -98.6875000

2. Saint Ann's Cemetery
Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2419014, -98.6893997

3. Saint Ann's Catholic Cemetery
Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2090000, -98.7262000

4. Jackson Township Cemetery
Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1906600, -98.7261060

5. Jasper Cemetery
Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2838300, -98.7550700

6. Platte Valley Cemetery
Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3046940, -98.7640000

7. West Lake Andes Cemetery
Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1991997, -98.5841980

8. German Methodist Cemetery
Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2508400, -98.5652300

9. Cohee Cemetery
Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2510986, -98.5639038

10. Bloomington Church Cemetery
Platte, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3384600, -98.7660800

11. Ducharme Cemetery
Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1652985, -98.8069000

12. Morningside Cemetery
Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3588982, -98.6539001

13. Lake View Cemetery
Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1543999, -98.5661011

14. Saint Marks Catholic Cemetery
Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1537900, -98.5667700

15. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2861700, -98.5256300

16. Saint Phillips Episcopal Cemetery
Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1442800, -98.5263500

17. Edgerton Cemetery
Platte, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3396988, -98.8525009

18. German Reform Cemetery
Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2860985, -98.4610977

19. Friesland Cemetery
Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3171997, -98.9041977

20. Saint Peter Catholic Cemetery
Platte, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3983002, -98.8253021

21. ZCBJ Cemetery
Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1111300, -98.5058300

22. New Holland Cemetery
Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4207993, -98.5986023

23. Platte City Cemetery
Platte, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3981018, -98.8394012

24. Old Platte Cemetery
Platte, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4127998, -98.8561020