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- [S537] Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935.
Name: Rose Cecelia Baldus
Birth Date: 13 Jan 1921
Birth Place: La Fayette, Story, Iowa
Father's name: John C Baldus
Mother's name: Rosie Leininges
FHL Film Number: 1404578
- [S926] Find-A-Grave, (www.findagrave.com).
Rose Cecelia Baldus Helland
Birth: 13 Jan 1921 Story City, Story County, Iowa, USA
Death: 7 Apr 2016 (aged 95) Story City, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial: Story City Cemetery, Story City, Story County, Iowa, USA
Memorial #: 160746504
Bio: Rose Cecelia Helland of Story City passed away on Thursday April 7, 2016 at Bethany Life in Story City at the age of 95.Rose was born on January 13, 1921 in Story City to John and Rosa (Leininger) Baldus. She was a graduate of Story City High School and received her teaching degree from Ottumwa Heights College, Ottumwa, Iowa. She was an elementary teacher for several years in Clemons and McCallsburg before marrying Milo Helland.Rose took great pride in the Story City community. Together she and Milo owned Helland TV and Electric from 1947 until Milo?s death in 1977. Rose served as bookkeeper while raising their five children. They opened a second store, Helland?s Jewelry, in 1968, which she owned and operated until retirement in 1985.Rose served on the Story City Memorial Hospital board of trustees for eight years and was a charter member of the Hospital Foundation, serving on its board until it disbanded. She was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Story City Development Corporation, Historical Society, Prairie Rail Trail Questers and faithfully supported local businesses. She was a long time member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.Rose exhibited her independent and creative spirit throughout her life. Her willingness to take risks and to work hard for what she wanted made her a strong role model for her children. She enjoyed golfing, spending time with her ever-growing family, cooking and baking (especially kumla and potato cakes), and writing prose and poetry. She lovingly wrote and published a book about her heritage and experiences growing up in the 1920?s and ?30?s, dedicating it to her children and grandchildren.She is survived by her five children: Michael (Barb) Helland of Germantown, Maryland; Susan (LeRoy) Kester of Story City, Iowa; Jennifer Helland of Nevada, Iowa; Martha Helland of Ames, Iowa; Sara (Al) Eggland of Swisher, Iowa; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Milo; four sisters and seven brothers.Visitation will be Monday, April 11 from 4 to 7 at Soderstrum Funeral Home in Story City. A private family service will be held at a later date.Those wishing may make memorial contributions to Bertha Bartlett Public Library or Bethany Manor Chaplain Fund in Story City.Obituary & photo published by Adams Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Family Members
Parents
John C Baldus 1867-1944
Rosa Leininger Baldus 1879-1969
Spouse
Milo Sanford Helland 1920-1977
Siblings
Angela Elizabeth Baldus 1907-1991
Victor Francis Baldus 1909-1949
Evelyn Clara Baldus Uthe 1911-2005
Benedict Arthur Baldus 1913-1997
Frank Raymond Baldus 1915-1999
Agnes Mary Baldus Schumer 1917-1988
Half Siblings
Emmett Leroy Baldus 1892-1981
Milford Jerome Baldus 1897-1960
Floyd Lawrence Baldus 1901-1991
Earl Peter Baldus 1903-2002
Created by: Jean (47905531)
Added: 8 Apr 2016
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/160746504/rose-cecelia-helland
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 06 October 2020), memorial page for Rose Cecelia Baldus Helland (13 Jan 1921?7 Apr 2016), Find a Grave Memorial no. 160746504, citing Story City Cemetery, Story City, Story County, Iowa, USA ; Maintained by Jean (contributor 47905531) .
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