Helen’s Obituary Helen Carlson age 79, died Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at her home following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held 11:00 Monday morning, April 29, 2019 at the Viola Methodist Church with interment in the Wilcox Cemetery, Anamosa. Pastors Jim and Kris May will officiate at the services. Friends may call from 3 until 5 Sunday at the Goettsch Funeral Home, Anamosa. Thoughts, Memories and Condolences may be left at www.goettschonline.com. Memorials may be made to Above and Beyond Home Health Care or the Viola Methodist Church. Surviving is her husband of 58 years, Albert (Sonny) Carlson, 2 children, Kristin Carlson, Bettendorf, Scott (Kathy) Carlson, Kalona, 2 grandchildren, Cassie and Zac (Kat), and 1 step-great-granddaughter, Kaia. She was preceded in death by her parents, a step-granddaughter, Sarah and her brother, Elmer. Helen Ilene Bigger was born January 23, 1940 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She was the daughter of Charles and Ida Anhorn, Bigger. Helen graduated from the Viola High School in 1958. She continued her education Iowa State Teachers College (UNI). Helen later worked at the REC in Anamosa. Helen Bigger and Albert Carlson Jr. were married January 22, 1961 at the Viola Methodist Church. Helen worked for a short time for Joe McAleer. In 1978 Helen started working for the Anamosa Community Schools in Viola and the Middle School as a Library Aide and later in the office. She retired in 2002. Helen was a lifelong member of the Viola Methodist Church. She loved work in her garden especially with her flowers. She liked to play bridge, she was an avid St. Louis Cardinals Fan and Hawkeye Fan, especially Hawkeye Women’s Basketball, and she was a member of the Red Hat Society. Helen most loved time spent with her family. Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Helen Ilene Carlson January 23 1940 April 23 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Anamosa, state: Iowa