Helen Iwert

My mother, Charlene (Paske) Kersten were best friends growing up and graduating together from Deforest High School. Heard many great stories about those two. Give my mom a huge huge for me!! Sue Kersten-Gaffney

I met Helen 20+ years ago over a cold beer at Arlington Inn. I soon learned that she knew my Great Grandparents and most of my family. It was always a pleasure to see her as she often shared stories with me about her life. She was the sweetest woman and lived her life the way she wanted…to the fullest. We often times danced to the oldies and sang along to old country songs. Her love for her country clearly showed as her car was always decorated in red white, and blue. She will be missed but never forgotten. My prayers are with you all during this difficult time and I pray you find comfort in the memories she made with you all. -Stacey Walstad

Helen was indeed "one of a kind" person. She enjoyed every event. Loved people and made everyone smile. Memories of her will live on in our community forever. She was Dick's babysitter and oh-- the stories they could tell of the "olden" days back in Leeds while they were BOTH growing up. We miss seeing her truck in the parades and the wave and smile of her celebrating the 4th of July. Helen will dance her way into heaven...... Our blessing and sympathy to Debbie and her family.

Jeff and I always enjoyed Helen's friendly personality. We miss seeing her at Zion. She was a joyful member through the years. We always enjoyed seeing her in the parades, especially on the 4th of July when she would be decked out head to toe in her red, white and blue. Helen is a loved memory from my childhood. Her and Eddie were very special people on the "Prairie." Theur daughter, Deb and my sister, Judi, we're (and remain) forever friends. My hope is to live life as joyfully, and fully as Helen did. She is already missed. Our condolences to all who mourn her passing. I bet Eddie is so excited to have Helen with him again. Pranks and dancing will increase in Heaven.