Helen (Donnelly) Dirks Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Helen (Donnelly) Dirks of Akron, Iowa, who passed away on June 30, 2021, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Helen (Donnelly) Dirks or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, George Donnelly and Aldea Donnelly (Benjamin); her parents-in-law, Ed and Maude Dirks; her granddaughter Megan Dirks; her siblings, Lawrence Donnelly (Eileen), Jack Donnelly (Retha), Darlene Maloney (John), Joe Donnelly and George Donnelly; and her sister-in-law Betty DeRoos (Bill).

She is survived by: her husband Richard Dirks; her children, Carla Granstrom of Dakota Dunes, SD, Mary Caskey (Mike) of Akron, IA, Rick Dirks (Robin) of Akron, IA and David Dirks (Ellen) of Sioux City, IA; her grandchildren, Cary Granstrom (Joe LaFave), Jonathan Granstrom (Cecilia), Matthew Granstrom (Becky), Jessica Koedam (Justin), Ashley Hoskins (Adam), Kristin Radway (Cain), Jordan Bursell (Braxton), Daniel Dirks (Erin), Joey Manning, Emily Lande (Eric) and Katie Manning; her sisters, Ruth Bucholtz and Dory Tschantz; and her sisters-in-law, Diane Donnelly and Carol Donnelly. She is also survived by 20 great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren.