Helen Byro

Helen Frances was born at home in Madelia Township on December 22, 1930, the daughter of Ole and Alma (Jorgenson) Quam. She was baptized and confirmed at Lake Hanska Lutheran Church. Helen graduated from Hanska High School in 1948 and then attended LPN training at Union Hospital in New Ulm. She was united in marriage to Edwin Byro on September 10, 1950 at Lake Hanska Lutheran Church. They made their home on the farm until 1986 when they moved to Madelia. Helen retired from nursing in 1984 after working at the St. James Watonwan Memorial Hospital for 19 years. She also worked at Wanzek's in Madelia. Helen enjoyed her family and felt very blessed by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Helen cherished her many friends, young and old. She loved to read, play cards, garden and embroider. Helen was loved by all and touched many hearts during her life. Surviors include her son, Kevin (Connie) Byro of Madelia, daughter, Judy (Jim) Hruby of Madelia; 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, Stephanie (John) Bernstrom and children James Kevin and Helen Margaret, Jay Hruby, Jeff (Jodi) Hruby and children, Ayden Michael and Paxton Ray and Margaret (Scott) Jilek, siblings, Sylvia Ardyce Reinhart of New Ulm, Donald (Eunice) Quam of New Ulm and Lynette (Pat) Mathews of Richfield. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Edwin and sister Quidelle Melzer. Blessed Be Her Memory First Visitation 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tuesday, October 22, 2013 Sturm Funeral Home, Pilgrim Chapel 303 E. Main St. Madelia, Minnesota, United States 56062 Second Visitation 10:00 am - 11:00 am Wednesday, October 23, 2013 Lake Hanska Lutheran Church 17923 115th St. Hanska, Minnesota, United States 56041 Service Information 11:00 am Wednesday, October 23, 2013 Lake Hanska Lutheran Church 17923 115th St. Hanska, Minnesota, United States 56041 Interment Information Riverside Cemetery, Madelia East, Co. Hwy 3, Flanders Ave. Madelia, Minnesota, United States 56062