POSTCRESCENT.COM MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2019 5A NEENAH Dennis L. Helling, age 73 of Neenah, WI, passed away on February 2, 2019 at Valley VNA due to natural causes after an extended illness. Dennis was born June 9, 1945 in Worthington, Minnesota to Leonard and Carol (Hess) Helling. He graduated from Albert Lea, MN High School, attended Hamilton Business College in Mason City, Iowa, and graduated from Minnesota State Junior College in Austin, MN in 1969. Dennis married Erliss L.
Berg on June 10, 1966 at Oakland Lutheran Church, Oakland, MN and were together for 52 years. They were blessed with three children: Greg (Tina) Helling, Jason Helling; and Julie (Dr. Jake) Beaulieu. Dennis started his retail career with JCPenny in Rochester, Minnesota in 1969. He transferred to Winona, MN, La Crosse, WI, and Appleton, WI during his 13 years with JCPennys, then became the store manager at Department Store at Northland Mall in Appleton, WI from 1982 to 2000 and completed his 36-year retail career in Fond du Lac in 2005.
Dennis always had funny stories to tell about his 36-year retail career and enjoyed the many great people he worked with. After retiring in 2005, Dennis bought a motor home and enjoyed the next 12 years traveling to most of the states, Canada, and Alaska with his trusty and with his children, and on occasion, with his grandchildren. Dennis became interested in the Civil War and visited many of the major battle fields from the first major battle outside of Washington D.C. at Ma- nassas, Gettysburg, and Richmond, and ending at Appomattox, seeing where Lee surrendered. Another was working on his 77 Corvette (lic FUN 4 ME) and making annual trips to Bowling Green, KY to visit the national Corvette museum, and seeing the new improvements every year.
Dennis is survived by his wife Erliss of 52 years; son, Greg (Tina) Helling; son, Jason Helling; daughter, Julie (Dr. Jake) Beaulieu; granddaughter, Dr. Britney Helling; grandson Rhen (Crystal) Helling; grandson Cole Beaulieu; granddaughter, Lydia Beaulieu; great-grandson, Shane Helling; great-grand- son, Lieym Helling; and great-granddaughter, Amelie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Carol Helling; his sisters: Jean (Arlo) Rippentrop; Patricia Helling; brother-in-law, Dennis Berg; father-in-law, Ralph Berg; and mother-in-law, Vivian Berg. Per wishes, a private service with family will be held overlooking the Mississippi River in La Crosse, WI.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the loving staff at Valley VNA, specifically the care staff on Emerald Court, for their excellent care over the last 7 months. Thank you also to ThedaCare at Home Hospice for their compassionate care during his last days. Westgor Funeral Home 205 W. Doty Ave. Neenah 722-7151 Condolences: www.westgorfuneralhomes.com Dennis Helling APPLETON 89, passed away peacefully, in her Appleton, WI home, surrounded by Rudy, her husband of 65 years, and other family members and caregivers.
Arlene was born in Chicago on September 13, 1929 to Ben and Dora Specktor. The family relocated to St Paul, Minnesota where Arlene grew up and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in education. She started teaching elementary school in Rochester Mn until she met Rudy the love of her and moved to Appleton after their marriage on March 21, 1954. Arlene had a very full life in Appleton, teaching 3rd grade and participating in many community groups including Eastern Star, the Masonic Lodge, Kings Daughters and the Moses Montefiore Synagogue. Arlene was an avid boater and downhill skier and loved weaving, knitting and traveling with Rudy.
In addition to her husband, Arlene is survived by her son Miles (Laureen McMorow) daughter Jody (Paul) Swanson; her grandchildren: Alexandra and Michael and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a deep and heartfelt thank you to Tom and Mary Smith for their enduring love and friendship, and to Ar- wonderful and compassionate caregivers, Tammy Jack, Amy Regal, Amber Fleming and Susan Verhagen. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, Feb- ruary 5, 2019 at Brettschneider Trettin Nickel Fu- neral Chapel at 10 AM with Rabbi Katz officiating. Following will be the burial at Moses Montefiore Cemetery, Appleton. Arlene B.
Cherkasky APPLETON James Herbert Bayer, age 78, passed away on Feb- ruary 1, 2019. Son of the late Catherine and Her- bert Bayer, Jim attended St. Mary H.S., Menasha and played on the cham- pionship-winning bas- ketball team. He met his future wife, Jeanette, at Lawrence University, and they started their family at the edge of the campus, nestled near the Fox River. Jim was a self-made, successful businessman, who accomplished the goals he set for himself, including taking care of his family, and improving his golf score.
Jim started the first basketball team at St. Elementary School, and coached teams for many years. He enjoyed scuba diving, traveling (if it did not involve sleeping in a tent), playing sheepshead, and challenging his suitors in games of one-on-one and five-handed Schafkopf. His July 4th family reunions are remembered fondly. He was a loyal patron of Chocolates to the end.
Jim is survived by his loving wife Jeanette; chil- dren Gina (Bob Mayer) Bayer, Michelle (Darren) Richeson, Hugh (Liz Garvey) Bayer, Cindy (Ke- vin) Klein, and Rick (Jen) Bayer; grandchildren Jack Richeson, Christian Richeson, Max Bayer, Brittany Lessmiller, Heather Klein, Cassie Klein, Hunter Mayer, Lucas Bayer, and Micah Bayer; great grandchildren Connor, Emmalyn, and Zayden; sisters Connie (Tim) Friesen and Ellen (Andrea) Camozzi; godchild Gina Camozzi; nephews Shane Swamer and Michael Konitzer; niece Mary Konitzer, and many other family and friends. A visitation for Jim will be held from 4 6 PM at Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N. Superior Street, Appleton on Thursday, February 7, followed by a memorial service at 6 PM. Jim, Jimmy JB, Dad, Poppy you touched so many. You showed us the value of hard work and self-discipline.
We love and miss you dearly. Come to me, all you who are weary and bur- dened, and I will give you rest. James Bayer NEENAH, WISCONSIN Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Enice Ida (Metzig) Pollnow passed away peacefully on February 1, 2019 at the age of 98 at the Valley VNA, Neenah. Enice was born April 15, 1920 on the family homestead in Zittau, Town of Wolf River to Esther and August Metzig. She attended Mercy School of Nursing in Oshkosh to earn her RN degree.
While in nursing school she was smitten by a young bas- ketball player who had broken his leg during a game. In 1943 she would marry this basketball player, Milton Pollnow. After nursing school she went to work for the VNA. She loved this job because it was different every day and she got to travel helping many wonderful people. When Milton returned home from WWII they purchased a home in Neenah, where they lived in for 67 years and raised 3 children.
Enice loved being a homemaker and caring for her family. She loved her garden and her flowers were the showcase of the neighborhood. Enice and her husband had a huge garden, so there were always lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, many of which she preserved for the long winter months. She continued to work in that garden until her early Enice also loved to read, journal, and share inspirational messages with her children who lived on both sides of the United States. Traveling to see their children and grandchildren, as well as exploring most of the United States, became a part of Enice and regular routine in retirement.
In later years her bible study group and friends were a source of friendship and laughter. She is survived by her husband of 75 years, Milton Pollnow, children Jill Kimball (Nick Jewett) of Poulsbo, WA; Jan (Georgia) Pollnow, of Seven Lakes, NC; daughter-in-law Linda Pollnow, of Wisconsin Rapids, WI; 9 grandchildren, and 15 great- grandchildren. Enice was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Quintin Metzig, and her son, Russ Pollnow. A memorial service will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, me- morial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Neenah or the Valley VNA of Neenah.
A special thank you to the dedicated and caring staff at the Valley VNA and Hospice Care of Neenah. Westgor Funeral Home 205 W. Doty Neenah 722-7151 Condolences www.westgorfuneralhomes.com Enice I. Pollnow 78 Appleton 01-Feb WichmannFuneral Home ArleneB. 89 Appleton 02-Feb Brettschneider Trettin-Nickel Funeral Chapel Clarence, VandenHogen 91 Kaukauna 03-Feb Funeral Home DeBenedetto, Veiga 100 Oconto 01-Feb Gallagher Funeral Home Dennis 73 Neenah 02-Feb Westgor Funeral Home Keller, Judy 66 Brillion 03-Feb Wieting Funeral Homesof LaurenD.
83 Appleton 03-Feb Brettschneider Trettin-Nickel Funeral Home Enice I. 98 01-Feb Westgor Funeral Home Wenzel, JoAnn 76 Brillion 02-Feb Wieting Funeral Homesof Additional information in display obituaries Obituaries appear in print and online at www.legacy.com/obituaries/PostCrescent OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES Name Age Town, State Death Date Arrangements There are several obituary options available. Please consult your funeral director for more information. APPLETON 83, passed away Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM, Thursday, Feb 7, 2019 at Zion Lutheran Church, Ap- pleton. Visitation will be Wed. from 4 -7 PM at the Brettschneider Trettin-Nickel Fu- neral Chapel and again Thursday directly at church from 10 AM until time of services. A full obituary will appear in edition or visit our website. Lauren D.
Mai Obituaries There are several obituary options available. Please consult your funeral director for more information. VATICAN CITY Pope Francis landed Sunday in Abu Dhabi on the papal trip to the Arabian Peninsula, where he is seeking to turn a page in Chris- tian-Muslim relations while also ministering to a unique, thriving Catholic community. Francis earlier Sunday called for the urgent obser- vation of a limited in Yemen reached in De- cember and for food and medicine to get to its people, who are the worst humanitarian cri- sis. He made the appeal at the Vatican before boarding a plane to the United Arab Emirates, which has been Saudi main ally in its war in Yemen a way to avoid embarrassing his hosts with a public call while in the region.
people are exhausted by the long and many children are hungry, but humanitarian aid Francis said in his noontime Sunday blessing. cries of these children and their parents rise to God. Francis traveled to Abu Dhabi to participate in a conference on interreligious dialogue sponsored by the Emirates-based Muslim Council of Elders, an initiative that seeks to counter religious fanaticism by promot- ing a moderate brand of Islam. the brainchild of Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayeb, the grand imam of Al- Azhar, the revered seat of Sunni Islam that trains clerics and scholars from around the world. Pope calls for Yemen relief, arrives in UAE Nicole Winfield ASSOCIATED PRESS.
