Helen Forslund

Forslund, Helen
Grakauski
Appleton

Age 81, passed away at Franciscan Care Center on Monday, October 7, 2002. Helen was born on August 18, 1921, in Chicago, daughter of the late Paul and Anna (Tugodis) Grakauski. She married John O. Forslund in Chicago on August 30, 1946. John preceded her in death in April, 1995. Helen retired from Kmart Corporation 20 years ago after 13 years of service. She enjoyed a friendly football rivalry with her family as she was a Bears fan. She always looked forward to her trips to the casino and playing the slot machines.

Helen is survived by a daughter, Terese (Ron) Deeg of Appleton; three sons: Loren Forslund and fiancé Helga Eggener of Appleton, Jeffery (Linda) Forslund of Isle of Palms, SC; and John W. (Doreen) Forslund of Columbiana, OH; three grandchildren: Joseph and Cynthia Deeg of Appleton and Samantha Forslund of High Point, NC; two sisters: Emma (Nick) Blacker of Norridge IL, and Alvina Buegel of Chicago, IL. She is further survived by very special friends David and Mary Arnoldussen, William Von Holt, Tami Van Haaster and Tim Von Holt.

Helen is preceded in death by her husband, parents, five brothers: Paul, Felix, Walter, Julius, and Joseph Grakauski; and sister, Bernice (Carmen) Di Natale. She is further preceded in death by a very special friend and neighbor, Karen Von Holt.

The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2002, at the funeral home, with Deacon Pete Reinl officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday and on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery.

The family extends a special thank you to the staff at Franciscan Care Center for their compassionate care of Helen.

Memorials in Helen’s name are appreciated.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 North Superior Street
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 739-1231