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Helene Mattson Simons

Birth	:	22 Aug 1920 Cherokee County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	3 Dec 2015 Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Logan Township Cemetery, Clay County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0489006, -94.9747009
Description	:	Helene Simons, 95, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015, at Northshire Residence in Spencer, IA. Helene was born on August 22, 1920, to parents Carl and Mabel (Dahlgren) Mattson in Grand Meadow Township, Cherokee, Iowa. She grew up on the family farm located east of Grand Meadow with her brother and sister. Her mother passed away when Helene was only 3 years old and she had to assume a lot of responsibilities on their farm and in their household at an early age. She graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1938. Helene married Howard John Simons in Cherokee County on June... Read More	Helene Simons, 95, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015, at Northshire Residence in Spencer, IA. Helene was born on August 22, 1920, to parents Carl and Mabel (Dahlgren) Mattson in Grand Meadow Township, Cherokee, Iowa. She grew up on the family farm located east of Grand Meadow with her brother and sister. Her mother passed away when Helene was only 3 years old and she had to assume a lot of responsibilities on their farm and in their household at an early age. She graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1938. Helene married Howard John Simons in Cherokee County on June 16, 1940. They made their home on a farm southwest of Quimby, Iowa, until they moved to their present home farm north of Webb in the spring of 1944. Helene enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking and baking. She made at least one hand sewn quilt and a wall hanging for each of her children as well as all of her grandchildren. One of her quilts was selected to be part of a quilting display that traveled around the U.S. She enjoyed playing 500 and painted several scenic pictures. Helene was a well known cake decorator. She loved creating beautiful cakes for every occasion, but she especially enjoyed helping brides select their cakes, invitations and all their wedding supplies. Her Swedish heritage was very important to her. She and Howard traveled to Sweden after their 40th anniversary to visit relatives. Each year at Christmas time, the family enjoyed Helene's homemade Swedish potato sausage, Swedish rye bread and Swedish meatballs. Helene was a busy and very active farm wife. For years, she would raise around 800 chicks to dress, cut and pack to sell for $1.25 each. She loved the land and was an avid gardener who loved growing flowers, strawberries, and a variety of fruits and vegetables in her extensive garden. Helene was a competitor, entering in the textile, floriculture, baking, canning and agriculture departments at the Clay County Fair. She also was very involved with the Logan Township Booth and later Holiday Doors at the fair. She entered their tall corn contest for many years and in 2013 set a new record of 17 feet 6 inches. She served as a 4-H Leader in Logan Township for several years and was an active member of the Farm Bureau. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Spencer.

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Where is Helene Mattson Simons's memorial?
Helene Mattson Simons's memorial is located at: Logan Township Cemetery, Clay County, USA.
When did Helene Mattson Simons death?
Helene Mattson Simons death on 3 Dec 2015 in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Helene Mattson Simons's memorial?
Latitude: 43.0489006
Longitude: -94.9747009

Family Members:

Parent

Carl J. Mattson

(1888 - 1984)

Mabel H. Dahlgren Mattson

(1894 - 1924)

Spouse

Howard John Simons

(1918 - 1995)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Logan Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0489006, -94.9747009

2. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0386009, -94.8613968

3. Dickens Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1280000, -95.0155000

4. Silver Lake Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0386009, -94.8597031

5. Rosehill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0368996, -95.0919037

6. Garfield Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9538994, -94.9392014

7. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1314011, -94.8869019

8. Crown Hill Cemetery
Ruthven, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1328011, -94.8878021

9. Osborn Cemetery
Webb, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9346918, -95.0608244

10. Highland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1497002, -94.8578033

11. Liberty Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9897003, -95.1417007

12. Burr Oak Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9235992, -95.0907974

13. Dewey Readmore Books Memorial
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Coordinate: 43.1403999, -95.1443024

14. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1899986, -95.0800018

15. Fanny Fern Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9530983, -95.1607971

16. North Lawn Cemetery
Spencer, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1600000, -95.1470000

17. Riverside Cemetery
Spencer, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1441994, -95.1671982

18. Lost Island Lutheran Cemetery
Lost Island Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1980000, -94.8375000

19. Poland Township Cemetery
Marathon, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8610992, -94.9916992

20. Swedish Lutheran Cemetery
Royal, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0683000, -95.2350000

21. Lincoln Cemetery
Rossie, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0111008, -95.2313995

22. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Walnut Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1866740, -94.7872050

23. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Sioux Rapids, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8883018, -95.1324997

24. Rush Lake Cemetery
Rush Lake Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9497185, -94.7383270