Helen Schmitz

Helen Ann Schmitz, 72 of Goodview, died Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse from cancer and heart and lung disease. Helen was born January 10, 1945 in Winona to Stanley and Anna (Guenner) Jaskola. She has spent her entire life in Winona. Helen married Leroy Schmitz, of Wabasha, on August 8, 1964. They made their home in Winona. She was employed in Winona at Dr. Curtis/Clay Rohrer's dental firm for 5 years and Dr. Luebbe's dental firm for 3 years. She was employed at JC Penney in Winona for 30 years, retiring from there in July 2007. Helen was a member of TOPS for 40 years where she made many dear friends. Helen is survived by her husband, Leroy; two children, Gary (Lori) and Brian; four grandchildren, Chastity, Melinda, Zakk, and Mavrick; four great-grandchildren, Kendra, Korbyn, Kayden, and Keygan; one brother, George (Kim); and many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, and brothers and sisters-in-law. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Donald; half siblings, Jeaneve and Robert; and great-grandson, Jordan. A Memorial Mass will be held at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, August 3, 2017 at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Don P. Schmitz officiating. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, August 2 at Hoff Celebration of Life Center, Goodview, and one hour prior to Mass at the church. Visitation Prayers will be at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday. Please leave a memory of Helen at www.hofffuneral.com. Hoff Celebration of Life Center, is assisting the family with arrangements.