Lenth, Helen Mathilda

Helen Mathilda Lenth, 94, of Postville, formerly of Monona, died Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, at the Good Samaritan Center, Postville, following a brief illness. Helen was born on June 6, 1915, in Monona Township, Clayton County, to Henry and Lietzie (Heins) Landt.

Helen was baptized on Sept. 19, 1915, and was confirmed on Aug. 25, 1929, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Monona, Iowa. She attended District #4 Country School in Monona Township, through the eighth grade.

Helen was united in marriage to Harold Lenth on Jan. 4, 1940, at the Lutheran Parsonage in Monona, by the Rev. H.W. Siefkes. Two children were born to this union. Helen enjoyed flowers, gardening, baking and canning. She worked alongside Harold on their farm for many years. She loved spending time with her family and will be deeply missed by the many people who knew her.

Survivors include one son, Jimmie (Carol) Lenth, Farmersburg; two grandsons, Jared Lenth, Marion and Joshua Lenth, Manchester and one sister-in-law, Bernita (George) Voelker, S.D.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold, on Oct. 14, 2007; her daughter, Gayle Lenth, in 1971; two sisters, Leona (Robert) Foels and Charlotte Landt, who died in infancy.

Condolences may be left with: www.graufuneralhomes.com.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, at 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Farmersburg. The Rev. Alan Schulz will officiate.

Burial will follow in the Postville Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Schutte - Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Postville, and one hour before services at the church on Thursday.

Schutte - Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Postville, is in charge of arrangements.