Helen Rose Szczepaniak (Holzapfel), 97

Beloved wife, extraordinary loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her life was a gift to all who knew her, her spirit and faith our strength, her witness our lesson for life. Born April 12, 1923 to Mathew and Rose Hozapfel in Omaha, Nebraska, and married to John B. Szczepaniak.

Preceded in death by husband John and son Steven.

Survived by sons John (Mary), Ed, Tom (Kathy), Ray (Paula); daughters Joan Jones (Dave) and Janet Sutton (Mark); multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren.