Pisarik, Helen Frances

Helen Frances Pisarik, 95, of Ely, died Monday, July 19, 2010, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 22, at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling St. SW. Private services will be held at Roger's Grove Cemetery. Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids is handling arrangements.

Helen was born Oct. 15, 1914, in Ely, the daughter of Frank and Frances Jandl Nemecek. She married Rudolph Pisarik Jr. on Nov. 28, 1934. They farmed in the Ely area for many years. Rudy died June 29, 1991. For the past 6 1/2 years she resided at Evergreen Estates II in Cedar Rapids.

Helen is survived by her son, Ray and wife Judy; two granddaughters and five great-grandchildren.

Ray and Judy would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff at Mercy Medical Center and the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy. Their care and support was excellent and we will be eternally grateful.

In lieu of flowers, Ray and Judy would appreciate memorials to be given to the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy. Thank you.

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