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Helena Margaret Bunger Garrelts

Birth	:	11 Dec 1914 Franklin County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	12 Apr 2011 Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Holstein, Adams County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.4667400, -98.6568700
Plot	:	Lot 70 Row 10 Grave 255
Description	:	Helena Margaret (Bunger) Garrelts, 96, of Kearney, formerly of Hastings, died Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at St. John's Good Samaritan Center. Helena was born December 11, 1914 to John Harm & Helena Marie (Jelken) Bunger on the family farm located 12 miles south of Hildreth, Ash Grove Township. Helena was baptized January 10, 1915 by Pastor J. Senkeisen and confirmed April 15, 1931 by Pastor Paul W. Ludwig both taking place at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church near Bloomington, Nebraska. She graduated from Hildreth High School in 1933, enrolled at Kearney State College receiving her teaching certificate and taught in Franklin... Read More	Helena Margaret (Bunger) Garrelts, 96, of Kearney, formerly of Hastings, died Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at St. John's Good Samaritan Center. Helena was born December 11, 1914 to John Harm & Helena Marie (Jelken) Bunger on the family farm located 12 miles south of Hildreth, Ash Grove Township. Helena was baptized January 10, 1915 by Pastor J. Senkeisen and confirmed April 15, 1931 by Pastor Paul W. Ludwig both taking place at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church near Bloomington, Nebraska. She graduated from Hildreth High School in 1933, enrolled at Kearney State College receiving her teaching certificate and taught in Franklin County rural schools. On September 21, 1937, Helena was married to Emos John Garrelts at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church by Pastor R. P. Schulz. To this union were born four children: Leah, Miriam, Paul, and Susan. Emos and Helena farmed in Franklin County until 1945, near Holstein until 1955 and near Bladen until July 1965. They moved back to Holstein buying and operating the Garrelts' Café and worked side by side until Emos's sudden death on July 3, 1975. Helena moved to Hastings and was employed at Kings and My Place restaurants. She was injured at work in 1981 and could not return to full time. In 1983 she became a volunteer cashier at Good Samaritan Village Snack Shop and involved in R.S.V.P. helping others in need. Helena moved to Kearney into Cambridge Court in 2000 and to St. John's Good Samaritan Care Center in 2004 where she spent much of her time reading, studying the Bible and corresponding with her friends and family. Helena was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church. For over 35 years Helena taught Saturday and Sunday school at Our Redeemer Lutheran near Franklin and then at St. Paul's Lutheran in Holstein. She held offices of superintendent, secretary and treasurer of the Sunday school for many years and was a dedicated member of the choir and Dorcas Society. Helena has been a member of Faith Lutheran in Hastings for over 30 years. She was active in the choir, Ruth Society, L.W.M.L. and made visitations to homes and the hospital. Helena was a 4-H leader in Adams and Webster counties, organizing the first 4-H Club at Holstein, President of the PTA and member and officer of many community clubs. Being inspired at an early age by a musically talented family, music was an important part of Helena's life. She loved to sing, dance, and listen to music and the sound of the big bands. While at home, she and her sisters were requested to sing at many family events, community occasions and at church and funerals. When she moved from home, Helena continued to be called upon to sing solos for funerals and at special occasions in the church and community. Helena was an avid letter writer; sending news about her family, letters of encouragement, best wishes and get well messages. It was important for her not to be late sending her family, relatives, and friends a card on all their special days and she always had to enclose a letter or at least a note. Helena was preceded in death by her husband, Emos Garrelts in 1975; son, Paul in 1992; daughter, Miriam Gellermann in 2010; son-in-law, Laurence Johnson in 2007; granddaughter, Marilyn Johnson Alexander; parents; three brothers, Harm, Johnnie, and Jurden; and four sisters, Etta, Hanna, Ella, and Rose. Survivors include her daughters, Leah Ann Johnson of Hastings and Susan Brockmeier and her husband, Wayne, of Cozad; son-in-law, Ivan Gellermann of Wilcox; daughter-in-law, Olivia Garrelts of Las Vegas; 15 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Paul in 1992; daughter, Miriam Gellermann in 2010; son-in-law, Laurence Johnson in 2007; granddaughter, Marilyn Johnson Alexander; her parents; brothers, Harm, Johnnie and Jurden; and sisters, Etta, Hanna, Ella and Rose.

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Where is Helena Margaret Bunger Garrelts's memorial?
Helena Margaret Bunger Garrelts's memorial is located at: Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Holstein, Adams County, USA.
When did Helena Margaret Bunger Garrelts death?
Helena Margaret Bunger Garrelts death on 12 Apr 2011 in Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.4667400
Longitude: -98.6568700

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Emos John Garrelts

(1914 - 1975)

Siblings

Ella Sumner Bunger Inselmann

(1909 - 2004)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Holstein, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4667400, -98.6568700

2. Holstein Cemetery
Holstein, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4660988, -98.6378021

3. West Ward Cemetery
Holstein, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4805984, -98.6857986

4. Roseland Cemetery
Roseland, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4622002, -98.5736008

5. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Wanda Township, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5340540, -98.6286260

6. Logan Cemetery
Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3927994, -98.6658020

7. Morseville Cemetery
Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3941994, -98.6996994

8. Assumption Cemetery
Assumption, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5103500, -98.5692500

9. Silver Lake Cemetery
Roseland, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4522018, -98.5425034

10. Shiloh Cemetery
Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5525017, -98.7050018

11. Norman Cemetery
Norman, Kearney County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4728012, -98.7992020

12. Roseland Mennonite Cemetery
Roseland, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4411011, -98.5164032

13. May Cemetery
Norman, Kearney County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4599991, -98.8191986

14. Kenesaw Cemetery
Kenesaw, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6035995, -98.6603012

15. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4961014, -98.4788971

16. Eaton Cemetery
Heartwell, Kearney County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5614014, -98.8003006

17. Harmony Cemetery
Bladen, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3218994, -98.6605988

18. Saxour Cemetery
Ayr, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3940700, -98.4867600

19. Osco Cemetery
Kearney County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3725014, -98.8118973

20. Holy Family Cemetery
Heartwell, Kearney County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5960999, -98.7605972

21. East Lawn Cemetery
Bladen, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3208008, -98.5886002

22. Juniata Cemetery
Juniata, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5889015, -98.5286026

23. Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ayr, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5247870, -98.4583300

24. Campbell Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3064570, -98.7220340