Helen Irene Garrels Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Helen Irene Garrels (New London, Iowa), born in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, who passed away on October 8, 2024, at the age of 101, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helen Irene Garrels to pay them a last tribute.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Helen Irene leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Zellah Mae Hazen (Anderson) and James Hazen (Harry); her husband Irwin Harold Garrels; and her siblings, John Hervey Hazen, Dale Harry Hazen and Louise Roach (Hazen).
She is survived by: her children, James Irwin Garrels (Joan Brooks) and Susan Irene Larsen (Mark); and her granddaughter Shaina Walker (Ian). She is also survived by numerous extended family members, friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Helen's memory to The Michael J. Fox Foundation or The Macular Degeneration Association.
