Helen Macek(1920-2020)

MACEK, ROUSHAR, SMETANA

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 9/28/2020 at 20:18:54

Helen Macek
August 21, 1920 - September 23, 2020

Helen Macek, age 100, passed away peacefully on September 23rd, 2020 at the Hiawatha Care Center. Burial will be at Czech National Cemetery with a celebration of life to be held at a later date.

Helen was born in Cedar Rapids on August 21, 1920, as the daughter of William and Frances (Roushar) Smetana. She graduated from Franklin High School and lived in Cedar Rapids for the rest of her life. Helen married Mike Macek on October 25, 1941. They had 58 wonderful years together until he passed away in November of 1999. She worked as an office manager for Drs. Leo Sedlacek, Moershel and Trumpe for over twenty years and spent even more time caring for her mother and brother.

Helen made friends everywhere she went. Her smile was infectious, and she had an amazing way of making everyone around her feel special. She loved time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and will be greatly missed. Helen spent many hours with friends golfing, playing tennis, and playing cards. She also enjoyed being an active member of her church and volunteering for many local organizations.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her brother Godfrey “Bo” Smetana. She is survived by her son Gary (Diana) of Rancho Santa Fe, California, two grandchildren (Craig Macek (Debby) of Tokyo, Japan and Carrie Lamb (Colin) of Evergreen, Colorado) and five great-grandchildren (Maia Macek, Mason Macek, Chloe Lamb, Daphne Lamb and Reid Lamb).

Memorials may be directed to either the Echo Hill Presbyterian Church of Cedar Rapids or Camp Courageous of Manchester, Iowa.