Helen Cassmann

CASSMANN, WHITE, SAUNDERS, CRAMER, REWERTS, BALDRIDGE

Posted By: dbeier (email)
Date: 5/7/2010 at 19:42:16

Helen O. Cassmann, 87, of Allison, Iowa passed away May 1st, 2010 at the Allison Rehabilitation Center in Allison, IA.

She was born on March 12th, 1923 in Dubuque, IA, to Frank J. and Hildred L. (White) Saunders.

Helen attended Catholic School in Dubuque, IA. When her family moved to Cedar Rapids, IA she graduated from Franklin School. Helen met her future husband, Harold H. Cassmann, while working in the war plant in Cedar Rapids, IA. Harold and Helen were married on November 3rd, 1943 in Albert City, IA. Harold passed away on October 7th, 2005. Helen loved to spend time outside. Each spring she watched for the return of her Martins and the blooming of her peony bush. She loved sitting outside enjoying the view and listening to the Martins sing. Helen’s children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were the center of her world. She loved cooking for them. Whenever she knew family members were coming she would prepare their favorite foods.

Helen is survived by her daughter Linda & husband Mark Randall of Allison, daughter Janis & husband Craig Cramer of Allison, son David & wife Lisa of Algona, daughter Susan & husband Jim Rewerts of Allison, sister Jeanne White of Allison, brother Bill Saunders of Chandler, AZ, brother Jim Saunders of Charlotte, NC, sister Mary Anne Baldridge of Cedar Rapids, 12 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Memorials may be directed to the family for future disbursement.

Visitation Details: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday May 3, 2010 Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home 308 Birch St.
Allison, Iowa 50602.

Service Details: 10:30 PM Tuesday May 4, 2010 St. Mary's Catholic Church 105 N Main St Greene, Iowa 50636.