Lois J. Helms Deyoung Obituary April 9, 2003

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Lois J. Helms

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September 9, 1939 – April 9, 2003

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Birthplace: Winner, South Dakota Resided In: Essex, IA formerly of Red Oak, IA Lois Helms DeYoung, age 63, of Essex, Iowa formerly of Red Oak, Iowa passed away Wednesday April 9, 2003 at her residence near Essex, Iowa after an extended illness. Lois Helms De Young was born September 9, 1939 in Winner, South Dakota the daughter of Cecil and Mary (Sigman) Brown. During World War II the family moved to Hastings, Nebraska where they lived until about a year after the war when they moved to Grand Island, Nebraska. Lois graduated from the Grand Island High School in 1957. She attended 1 year of college in Kearney, Nebraska. She moved to Omaha in 1959 and to Red Oak in 1972 where she worked for the Weekly Times and the Red Oak Express. Most recently, Lois worked for the Glenwood Opinion Tribune as publisher. She retired in 2001. Survivors include her husband: Jay DeYoung of Essex, Iowa; daughter: Debbie Rhymes and her husband Greg of Kansas City, Missouri; 2 sons: Steve Helms and his wife Rhonda of Omaha, Nebraska; and Rob Helms and his wife Jessica of Omaha, Nebraska; stepdaughter: Jayanne DeYoung; step-son: Jeff DeYoung; grandchildren: Marcus, Jordan, Spencer, Zachary, Josh, Rachael, Chris, Michael, and Katie; siser: Mary Mitchell and her husband Deke of Covina, California; brother: Ronald Shapland and his wife Claudette of Gering, Nebraska; niece: Samantha Reninger of San Dimas, California; and many other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held 2 PM Saturday, April 12, 2003 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel with Pastor Sydney Ramphal officiating. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the memorial services at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Essex Fire and Rescue Unit. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel in Red Oak is in charge of arrangements.

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Date: 9/12/2003 Time: 1:00 PM Comments: The family will be present during the visitation.	Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel 410 N 6th Street Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
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Date: 4/12/2003 Time: 2:00 PM Comments:	Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel 410 6th St. Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
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