Obit: Celske, Helen Olga (1929 - 2012)

Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
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Surnames: Burkel, Celske, Edwards, Frieboth, Gilani, Nelson, Paul, Ward

----Source: The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)

Celske, Helen Olga (Ward) (29 AUG 1929 - 18 SEP 2012)

Helen Olga Celske, 83, of Aledo, Ill., formerly of Oak Creek, died peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012 in hospice at Casey Celske's home in Aledo, after battling pancreatic cancer.

Helen was born on Aug. 29, 1929, in Silverdale, to Herbert and Olga (Gilani) Ward. On Aug. 7, 1948, she married Casimer “Casey” John Celske, who was born and raised in Ladysmith. From this union, 11 children were born. They later divorced but recently renewed their vows and had their relationship blessed.

Helen was a devoted mother to her children and also worked as a nurses aide, a cook, and a packer/loader for EZ Painter Corporation in St. Francis. She was a skilled bowler, winning many awards and trophies in her youth.

She was talented at crocheting and was well known for her delicious peanut butter cookies and cinnamon rolls. She raised numerous dogs and found much pleasure in caring for and playing with them throughout her lifetime.

Her true joy in life came from being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Those left to cherish Helen's memory include her husband Casey; ten children and spouses: Carey Celske of Ladysmith, Larry Celske of Milwaukee, Christine Frieboth of South Milwaukee, Lynda (Tom) Edwards of South Milwaukee, Lee (Cindi) Celske of Aledo, Curtis (Nancy Burkel, fiance) of Cudahy, Laura (Duane) Paul of Holcombe, Craig (Chantal) Celske, Aledo, Lyle Celske of Aledo, and Lenny Celske of Cudahy; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister Evelyn Albright; her daughter Cindy Celske, who passed away in 1976; and her granddaughter Rebecca Nelson, who passed away in 1985.

Services celebrating Helen's life will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 1, at Forest Hill Memorial Park Chapel in Oak Creek.