Fourth Generation

36. Hellenjane MANNEL was born on 16 July 1921 in Norwalk, Monroe County, WI.³⁴ She died on 19 February 2021 at the age of 99 in La Crosse, La Crosse County, WI.³⁴
Obituary Notes: "Helenjane (Mannel) Noffke, at the age of 99 years and 218 days, of La Crosse passed away peacefully with her daughter and granddaughter by her side in the early morning on Friday, February 19th 2021 at Benedictine Manor.

Helen was born July 16th, 1921 at home in Norwalk, WI to Barbara (White) and Milo Mannel. She graduated from Norwalk High School in 1939, she was the last survivor from this graduating class. Helenjane married Dean Noffke at St. Jacob’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Norwalk, on January 17, 1942.

She loved to sew, making everything from her daughter’s wedding dress to outfits for her kids and grandkids. Helen, also known as “Bub” by many, enjoyed bowling, trips to the casino, camping and in her years at Benedictine we learned about her competitive side with her thrill of winning games of bingo, horseshoes, or anything she could brag up about her winnings to us to. Dean and Helen enjoyed many winters in Apache Junction, AZ and camping at Lake Holcomb, WI in the summer. She enjoyed spending time with her family and watching her grandkids and great-grandchildren’s sporting events and when she could not attend anymore, she always would ask about the ball games, even up to her last weeks.

Helen is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Barb & Dave Denzer of La Crosse, daughter-in-law, Joyce Noffke of Winter, WI; Grandchildren, Tamara Noffke (Raefael) of Milwaukee, Scott (Dana) Noffke of Hudson, WI, Ryan (Carey) Denzer of La Crosse and Michelle (Shane) Lockington of La Crosse; Great-Grandchildren, Cole and Aiden Denzer of La Crosse, Brooklyn, Savannah and Mya Lockington of La Crosse and Emma Noffke of Stillwater, MN and 3 nephews; Richard, Doug and Dave Mannel.

She was preceded in death by Dean on Feb 2, 2014; an infant son David in 1947; son Gary on January 20, 1991; her brother Robert and sister-in-law Faye Mannel.

A special thanks to all the staff at Benedictine Manor for their love and care they have given to Helen the past 6 years, especially this past year when with the COVID restrictions came into play and they stepped in when we could not. Also, to the Gundersen team of Dr Mary Bassing and Rachel Keehner, PA.

A Private Family Funeral Service will be held Friday, February 26, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at the Torkelson Page-Smith Funeral Home in Sparta. Pastor Jonathan Rimmert will officiate. Burial will follow at a later date in the South Ridge Cemetery, Rural Ontario, WI. Memorial’s may be given to the Benedictine Manor in La Crosse or the Alzheimer’s Association in Helenjane’s name.

Family and friends are welcome to view services via Facebook Live Stream may visit Helenjane’s obituary page at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com and click on the Live Webcast link at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 26, 2021 OR go to the Torkelson Funeral Home Facebook Page to view."
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Hellenjane MANNEL and Dean NOFFKE were married on 17 January 1942 in Norwalk, Monroe County, WI.³⁴ Dean NOFFKE died on 2 February 2014.³⁴