HELEN MARMES

Helen V. Marmes, age 93, of Neenah, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2010. Helen was born on January 13, 1916 in Neenah, WI; daughter of the late Charles and Hilda (Sorenson) Blank. She graduated from Neenah High School. Helen was married to Roland Marmes on July 23, 1937 in her family home. Helen was far ahead of her time in her thinking and actions. She was always interested in learning and doing new things. Her sense of humor and love of life made her truly enjoyable to be around. Helen had a great gift for making things in the kitchen to share with friends and family. She was often called the Cookie Lady by many. She did beautiful oil paintings, needle work and crafts. Helen also enjoyed traveling to see her family and friends; she spent many winters in Estero, FL. She filled her time with many activities, such as bingo and kitchen band. Going on a cruise now and then was also a favorite. Helen attended St. Paul Lutheran Church in Neenah for her entire life. Helen is survived by her husband of 72 years, Roland; five children: Monica Charles, Neenah, Betsy (Hank) Nametz, CA, Charleen (Jim) Bach, New Berlin, Jeffrey Marmes, Langlade, Mark Marmes, Neenah; 10 grandchildren: Lowell (Sue) Bennett, Brady (Chris) Bennett, Andy Nametz, Mike Nametz, Chris (Carrie) Martin, Bonnie (Mark) Voss, Beth (Randy) Perdue, Jeff (Karen) Marmes, Cathy (Steve) Swoboda and Jessica Wepner; 13 great-grandchildren: Chase Bennett, Braison, Season, and Jurnee Bennett, Chantel and Cienna Martin, Braden and Brooke Peterson, Alex Perdue, Holly (Kyle) Smith, Bryson Marmes, Adam and Katie Swoboda; and one great-great-grandchild: Emma Smith. She is also survived by her sister, Doris Dode Zenefski; sisters-in-law, Arlene Mully Blank and Claire Marx; special friends: Jone Wonser, Dorothy Boehm and Angela Simon, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and the sweet girls at Sapphire. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Vera and Mary Jean, brother, Melvin Sonny , in-laws, John Marmes and Agnes Wolf, brother-in-law Loran Marmes, Sr., sons-in-law Don Tipton and Ralph Charles, daughter-in-law Leslie Marmes and a grandson Andrew Martin. The Funeral Service for Helen will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2010, 11:00 AM, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 200 N. Commercial Street, Neenah, with the Rev. Paul E. Holte officiating. The visitation will be at the church on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the hour of the service. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Neenah. The family would like to thank all of the caring and compassionate people that cared for Helen.