Helen L. Mackedanz

Obituary

Helen Louise (Schultz) Mackedanz was born on June 7, 1925, in Forest City Township, Meeker County, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Adolph and Emma (Holtz) Schultz. Helen was baptized on June 28, 1925, by Pastor Guse, and was confirmed July 3, 1938, by Pastor Rev Karl J. Plocker, both at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Litchfield. Helen received her education at District 71, Harvey Township, Meeker County, and graduated from Litchfield High School.

On June 7, 1946, Helen was united in marriage to Walter Mackedanz at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Litchfield, Minnesota, by Pastor Karl Plocker. This marriage was blessed with one son, Lynn. Helen and Walter worked together on their family farm in Acoma Township, until 1982, when they moved to town in Hutchinson, Minnesota. Walter and Helen shared almost 68 years of marriage.

Shortly after graduation, Helen went to California to care for her cousin, who had lost her mother. She also held employment at Douglas Aircraft in Santa Monica, CA, as a “Rosie The Riveter”. She also worked at Red Owl, Bretts, and Northern Shoe Company (formerly Tiffany’s Shoes), all in Hutchinson, MN. Helen was a great babysitter and caregiver. When someone needed help, she was there for them and took care of many over the years. She was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Acoma Township teaching Sunday school and Luther League. She was also a member of Ladies Aid and Acoma Prayer Group 1.

Helen enjoyed playing cards, embroidering, cooking, and baking, project groups, and visiting with her nieces, nephews, friends, and family. She loved going to band concerts, listening to old-time music and dancing. She especially loved being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Helen passed away of natural causes at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, Minnesota, on June 18, 2020, at the age of 95 years. Blessed be her memory.

Helen is survived by her:
Son, Lynn Mackedanz and his wife, Patty of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Jennifer Luthens and her husband, Brent, Jay Mackedanz and his wife, Miranda;
Great-Grandchildren, Emma and Addison Luthens, Aubree, Lily, and Hazel Mackedanz;
Brother-in-law, Kennard Bahneman of Woodbury, MN;
Sister-in-law, Doris Schultz of Grove City, MN;
nieces, nephews, many other relatives, and friends.

Helen is preceded in death by her Parents, Adolph and Emma Schultz; Brothers, Arnold Schultz, Wilfred Schultz and his wife Pearl; Sister, June Bahneman; Mother- and Father-in-law, William and Minnie Mackedanz; Brother-in-law, Everett Mackedanz and his wife, Hazel; Sister-in-law, Hazelle Zummach and her husband, Rolland; Nephews, Lyle Mackedanz, Gale Schultz, Craig Bahneman, David Schultz.