Helen Rose Rekow Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Helen Rose Rekow (Edmonds, Washington), born in Graettinger, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 97, on June 11, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Helen Rose Rekow to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Roy Gilbaugh and Marie Gilbaugh; her siblings, Penny, Lucille, Margaret, Harold, Russell and Lawrence; her nephew Steve Gleason; and also Lloyd Rekow.
She is survived by: her husband Lloyd; and her nieces and nephews, Vicki Clemons (Roger) of Waterloo, IA, Julie Sherraden (Mike) of Sandpoint, ID, Diane White (Duane) of Waverly, IA, Barb Gleason (Tim Stone) of Cedar Falls, IA, Larry Gleason (Valerie Williams) of Ames, IA, Ned Gleason of Charles City, IA, Bill Leuschen (Debbie) of Lacey, WA, Paul Leuschen (Rita) of Wilsall, MT and Tom Leuschen (Donna) of Twisp, WA..
She knitted and donated many scarves, hats, and sweaters for the homeless, in addition to sponsoring and writing to children in 3rd world countries.