Service Details
FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2018
VISITATION: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
FUNERAL MASS: 12:00 p.m.
PLEASE MEET AT ST. SEBASTIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (3126 95TH STREET)
Order Flowers from Family Selected Florists
Miller's Flowers
STURTEVANT – Mrs. Helen Pauline Reesman, 85, passed away at Oak Park Place in Burlington on Friday, August 17, 2018
She was born in Kansasville on September 6, 1932, the daughter of the late Nickolas and Marie (nee: Henningfield) Fettes. On November 5, 1955, she married Donald Reesman at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Kansasville. He preceded her in death on January 23, 1996.
Mrs. Reesman retired after 27 years from the advertising department at Insinkerator. She was a longtime member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church, the Insinkerator 20 Year Club, The Homemakers Club and a lifetime member and past president of the VFW Post 7924 Ladies Auxiliary in Kansasville. She was also an avid bowler and member of the 600 Club.
Mrs. Reesman is survived by her daughter and sons, Marilyn (Jeff) Cragg of Burlington, Brian (Brenda Michels) Reesman of Fairchild and John (Theresa Quiroz) Reesman of Sturtevant; her grandchildren, Natasha (Blair) Rivera Gaffney, Samantha Rivera, Jacob, James and Autumn Reesman; her great grandson, Donovan; her sisters and brothers, Mary Anne Hoffmann of Racine, Susan (Bob) Reuss of Wisconsin Dells, Judy (Tom) Adam of Little Rock, AR, Sally Larson of Lake Geneva, David (Rita) Fettes of Aurora, CO, Donald (Tammy) Fettes, Rice Lake, WI; sisters-in-law, Carol Fettes of Burlington, Rose Fettes of Kansasville; as well as many dear nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her son, David Reesman; her brothers and sister, Robert Fettes, Jerry Fettes, Nick Fettes and Marlene O’Brien and brother-in-law, Bill Hoffmann.
Family and friends are invited to meet at St. Sebastian Catholic Church (3126 95th Street Sturtevant) on Friday, August 24, 2018 for a visitation from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The celebration of her life and Mass will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Javier Guativa officiating. There will be a procession to Holy Cross Cemetery in Caledonia after the Mass.
The Reesman family extends a heartfelt thank you to the entire staff at Oak Park Place and Ascension Hospice for the loving and professional attention Helen received while under their care.
Wendy downie says
Sorry for your loss Marilyn and family. A beautiful woman with many accomplishments to be proud of. May she rest in peace and that the memories bring you comfort during this sad time.
Wendy Downie and Lee Olson xo
Bob and Arlene Verborg says
Bob and Arlene say “Goodbye “ to our longtime friend, neighbor and Saturday breakfast companion. Your were much loved here and now we know you are reunited with your loved ones who you longed for.
Sara says
My heart is broken. Helen was one of my favorite residents and I’m gunna miss her funny stories and her laugh. May she rest easy.
Tommy, Mindy and Brittany. says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.