Sliefert, Helen M. (1931-2016)
SLIEFERT, IMLAY
Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 3/29/2016 at 18:24:34
Helen M. Sliefert
February 2, 1921 - March 13, 2016Surrounded by her daughters, Helen M. Sliefert, age 95, of Storm Lake, Iowa, died on Sunday, March 13, 2016, at her home in Storm Lake.
Helen M. Imlay was born on February 2, 1921, on the family farm in Ida County, Iowa, to James S. and Cora B. Imlay. She attended country school in Ida County, but later graduated from Storm Lake High School in 1938. After attending Buena Vista College for two years, she taught country school northeast of Storm Lake.
On August 21, 1942, Helen married Lawrence C. Sliefert at the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake. Subsequently, three daughters were born to their union: Maxine, Linda, and Nancy. She was active in girls’ activities during their school years.
Helen completed her baccalaureate degree in elementary education at Buena Vista College in 1966. She, then, went on to teach in the Newell Schools until she retired. Afterwards, she taught GED class for several years.
A longtime member of the Storm Lake United Methodist Church, Helen played an active role in various groups within the church. She was also a member of the Storm Lake Federated Garden Club and the Rebekahs. In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking and reading. Moreover, she treasured her garden, especially the flowers and the birds that came to visit it. Most of all, however, Helen valued her family will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Maxine Sliefert, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Linda Sliefert, of Muscatine, Iowa, and Nancy Sliefert, of Storm Lake, Iowa; as well as nephews; nieces; extended family members; and friends.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, James lmlay; and her husband, Lawrence, in 2008.
In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to a fund in Helen's memory at the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake or to a charity of their choice.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 19, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake. Burial will follow in the Storm Lake Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Friday, March 18, 2016, from 5:00 to -7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements.
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