Nancy D. Helstad, 69, passed away in Wheaton Franciscan Hospital-All Saints on Friday, July 6, 2012. She was born in Cornell, WI; on June 16, 1943, the daughter of the late Roy and Luella (nee: Jensen) LeTendre.

On June 15, 1963, in Cornell, WI, she was united in marriage to Howard Helstad.  She had been employed by Moxness Products for over 10 years. Mrs. Helstad enjoyed watching birds and animals, baking, raising her family, and spending time with her granddaughters. She was also an avid sports fan who had an impressive collection of basketballs and went to see the Brewers play in the 1982 World Series.  Mrs. Helstad was happiest while spending time with her family. She was always full of life and laughter.

Surviving are her husband of 49 years, Howard; their children, Jonathan Helstad, of Racine, Jeffrey (Elizabeth) Helstad, of Libertyville, IL, and Heidi Helstad, of McHenry, IL; two granddaughters, Adrianna and Morgan; brother, Eugene LeTendre, of Cornell, WI; sister-in-law, Mary Ann LeTendre, of Racine; 2 foreign exchange students, Erik Kjernsli, from Norway, and Christopher Schultz, from Switzerland. Her nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends further survive her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Roy LeTendre.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday evening, July 11, 2012, at 7:00 p.m.  Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to the family who will establish a special tribute to Nancy at a later date.