Helen McDermott
March 04, 1926 - November 02, 2022
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Helen B. McDermott, age 96 of Darlington, WI, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville, WI. She was born March 4, 1926, in Hazel Green, WI, the daughter Sylvester and Josephine (Doyle) Runde. Helen lived in Darlington most of her life. She was united in marriage to Robert McDermott on March 30, 1948 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Darlington. Helen was employed at the Lafayette Manor for 29 years, where she was the cook. Helen is survived by nine children: Dan (Nell) McDermott of Monroe, WI, Mike McDermott of Darlington, Susie McDermott of Dodgeville, WI, Mary Kay (Mel) Staberg of Quartzsite, AZ, Annie (Ken) Eveland of Darlington, Tom "Bode" McDermott of Truman, WI, Norb McDermott of Truman, Kathy (Dave) Lange of Darlington, and Maggie Smith of South Wayne, WI; 28 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; two sisters: Lois (Jerry) Jirikovec of Nashville, TN, and Eileen (Hugh) Jones of Middleton, WI. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Robert on May 1, 1998; two daughters: Rosie McDermott in infancy and Teresa Conrad; one son: Pat (Joan) McDermott; one son-in-law: Tom Smith and one daughter-in-law: Sally McDermott. Helen was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Darlington. She enjoyed doing puzzles, watching TV, and watching the birds. Helen will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, (104 East Harriet Street in Darlington, WI 53530) with Rev. Luke Syse officiating. A visitation will be held on Monday, November 7, 2022 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church and on Tuesday from 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Darlington. A rosary will be prayed on Monday, November 7, 2022, at 8:00 PM following the visitation, at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Darlington. Burial will be in Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery in Darlington. The Erickson Funeral Home in Darlington is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com For those who prefer a memorial has been established in Helen's name.
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A Memorial Tree was planted for Helen B. McDermott
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Erickson Funeral Home, Ltd. - Darlington
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Cookie Burris
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I enjoyed working with Helen in the kitchen at the Lafayette county Manor for 12 years. She was a great lady! My sympathy to her families!!
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Kathleen Raab
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Aunt Helen was the sister of my father, Orlin Runde. She was exceptionally warm and caring. When we’d visit her house in Darlington, she was the calm in the midst of the storm. Her laugh was genuine and memorable. SHE was genuine and memorable. I was fortunate to have had her as my aunt. I send my love and sympathy to her children and grandchildren, other relatives and friends, and to her surviving sisters, Lois and Eileen. Kathleen Runde Raab
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eileen jones
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we always went to Helens house for family picnics and parties because we were a pretty big group, and she never ever said we had to clean up after. I will miss her so much and all her advice.
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Carol Small
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Always enjoyed visiting with Helen at UHHNRC. She and aunt Mae shared a room for just about three years. Until Covid hit I would visit her at least twice a week. Cherish your wonderful memories of her. Sending my sympathies. Carol Small
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Sherry Boyle Andrews
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I have very fond memories of Helen, especially when your family lived next to the gas station! She was forever "corralling".all of her kids and would be outside when I walked to work. Loved her personality. She was acaring and compassionate lady! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time. Her memory will always rest in the hearts of many. Sherry Boyle Andrews