Helen Irene Heesch, 78

Helen I. Heesch, age 78, of Hastings, passed peacefully Feb. 11 at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings after a brave battle with cancer, kidney disease, and other medical conditions.

Helen was born Nov. 8, 1934, in Red Wing, Minn., to Carl and Esther (Lundell) Peterson. She married Thomas Heesch in April of 1955 at Vasa Lutheran Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Thomas.

Helen is survived by her children, Kathy Heesch, Barb (Jim) Bittner, and Dan (Ami) Heesch; three grandchildren, Kellie Bittner, Camille and Kristen Heesch; sister, Lois (Bob) Kind; brothers, Larry (Fay) Peterson and Harlan (Peg) Peterson. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and the Monday morning coffee girls.

The funeral service, officiated by Rev. Lloyd Menke, will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at Our Saviour's Ev. Lutheran Church, 400 W. Ninth St., Hastings, with visitation held 1 hour prior to the service. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.

Arrangements were handled by the Caturia-Smidt Funeral Home, Hastings, 651-437-9419, www.caturia-smidtfh.com.

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