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Obituary for Helen Harvat-DenRuyter
Helen Harvat-DenRuyter, 87, of Oconto, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Woodlands of Oconto. Helen was born May 30, 1923 in Ironwood, MI to the late Milford and Sadie (York) Moore. She married Mike Harvat in 1939. He preceded her in death in 1967. She married Joe DenRuyter in 1978. He preceded her in death in 2002. Helen worked as a cook at the Oconto Memorial Hospital for 20 years and at the Riverside Nursing Home for 10 years. Helen enjoyed spending time with people, socializing.
Helen is survived by four daughters Glada Cournoyer, Oconto; Anna (Chuck) Mason, Green Bay; Mary (Randy) Cyr, Green Bay; Tammy (Gil Exferd) DenRuyter, Oconto; a son Mike Harvat, Cottonwood, CA; a brother Mel (Honey) Moore, Saxon; twelve grandchildren and one very special grandson Paul, twenty five great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by a son Frank Harvat, son-in-law Bill Cournoyer, daughter-in-law Mary Harvat, five sisters Vina (Meredith) Rock, Emmoline Trombley, Glada Moore, Lila (Howard) Hilborn, Gladys (Bob) Zorthman, five brothers James Moore, Ralph (Ida) Moore, Albert (Lily) Moore, Carl (Evelyn) Moore and Bill Moore.
The family will receive relatives and friends at the Gallagher Funeral Home, Oconto, from 4 to 8 PM Wednesday, September 15. Visitation will continue on Thursday, September 16 from 9 to 10 AM at the funeral home. Funeral services will be conducted 10 AM Thursday at the funeral home with Deacon Walter Kaszynski officiating. On line condolences may be expressed at www.gallagherfuneralhome.net.
The family would like to express a grateful appreciation to the staff at Woodlands of Oconto, for the care and love shown to Helen.
Visitation: 4 PM to 8 PM at Gallagher Funeral Home & Cremation Service 217 Congress St. Oconto, WI 54153 on September 15, 2010 (map/driving directions)
9 AM to 10 AM at Gallagher Funeral Home & Cremation Service 217 Congress St. Oconto, WI 54153 on September 16, 2010 (map/driving directions)
Service: 10 AM at Gallagher Funeral Home & Cremation Service 217 Congress St. Oconto, WI 54153 on September 16, 2010 (map/driving directions)
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