Helene Tikkanen, age 83, of Friendship, Wisconsin died Friday, July 29, 2011 at the Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011 at the Sunnyside Cemetery, New Berlin, Wisconsin. Pastor Michael Fazio will officiate.
Helene was born July 18, 1928 in Calumet, Michigan to Edward and Olga K. (Kyrolainen) Willmers. She grew up in Calumet and later married Paul A. Tikkanen on April 12, 1947 in Laurium Michigan. They moved to Milwaukee, WI where they lived for 10 years before moving to Muskego, WI. There she work a waitress and then as a CNA at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. Helene retired as a massage therapist in 1976. She then moved to Adams, WI and worked for the Walendahls planting potatoes.
Helene enjoyed traveling through out the United States and she and her 3 sisters traveled back to Finland homeland. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren during their 4-H Horse projects, fishing, reading, and listening to music.
Helene was preceded in death by parents, Edward and Olga K. (Kyrolainen) Willmers; husband, Paul A. Tikkanen; and son, Donald Tikkanen.
Survivors:
Son: Dennis (Pam) Tikkanen of Madison, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Swan (Iziy) Diaz
Grandchild: Mason (Sky) Tikkanen
Great-Grandchild: Siela Tikkanen
Grandchild: Dale (Jami) Tikkanen
Daughter: Donna Martin of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Daniel Pecha
Great-Grandchild: Noah Pecha
Grandchild: Paula (Rodney) Stephani
Great-Grandchild: Landon Stephani
Grandchild: Katheryn Martin
Son: Duane (Patty) Tikkanen of CA
Grandchild: Dennis (Heather) Tikkanen
Great-Grandchild: Vincent Tikkanen
Great-Grandchild: Hunter Tikkanen
Great-Grandchild: Orlando Tikkanen
Grandchild: Duann Tikkanen
Great-Grandchild: Autum Tikkanen
Great-Grandchild: Christian Tikkanen
Great-Grandchild: Alyisa Tikkanen
Grandchild: Dawn Tikkanen
Great-Grandchild: Daune Tikkanen
GreatGrandchild: Daryl Tikkanen
Son: David (Cheryl) Tikkanen of MI
Grandchild: Thad (Joel) Tikkanen
Grandchild: Tonya Armarino
Great-Grandchild: David Armarino
Daughter: Darlene (Russ) Newcomb of San Diego, CA
Grandchild: Andrew Newcomb
Great-Grandchild: AJ Newcomb
Grandchild: Mark Newcomb
Daughter: Diane (Randy) Shelton of MI
Grandchild: Crystal Sporluck
Great-Grandchild: Evelyn Sporluck
Grandchild: Heather Amyer
Son: Douglas (Sheryl) Tikkanen of Muskego, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Stacy Tikkanen
Grandchild: Nathan Tikkanen
Grandchild: Tiffany Tikkanen
Grandchild: Steven Tikkanen
Grandchild: Brian Tikkanen
Grandchild: Tammy Tikkanen
Grandchild: Tyler Tikkanen
Sisters: Jean Carey, Artbus Bliese, and Elizabeth Gromaski all of Michigan
Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Donna, Duane, & Families,we are sorry to hear of your loss. I enjoyed knowing Helene. God Bless you all.
Duane & family. Helene was a wonderful lady, she will be missed.
Donna and family. I am so sorry to learn of your loss, may God Bless and comfort you all in your time of sorry and loss. miss you all
Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. Keep each other close and let God comfort you during this most difficult time.
Dennis, Heather and Boys, You are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry on your loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time
Donna I am so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady to take care of. She had quite the spunk at times. Helene will be missed but not forgotten. My thoughts are with you Donna.
Sorry for your lost.