Helen Kopecky
May 13, 1914 ~ June 13, 2009
Helen M. (Petrzelka) Kopecky, 95, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, June 13, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Mark Osterhaus. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, with a vigil service at 6 p.m. Burial: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. She is survived by two sons, Charles (Sandy) Kopecky of Cedar Rapids and Ralph Kopecky of Center Point; a daughter, Marlene (Dennis) Slater of Red Oak; five grandchildren, Tammy Kopecky, Shannon (Dani) Kopecky, Lorrie (Bill) Smith, Kathy Kopecky, and Douglas Kopecky; three great grandchildren, Justin Morris, Regan Kopecky, and Ellie Kopecky; one great great grandson, Noel Kopecky; a brother, Donald (Laura) Petrzelka of Acworth, Georgia; and a sister-in-law, Pearl Petrzelka of Burlington, Washington. Helen was born May 13, 1914 in Iowa County, the daughter of Joe and Anna (Plotz) Petrzelka. Helen married Charles Kopecky on June 3, 1940. A homemaker, she was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church and the St. Bernadette's Circle and the Senior Potluck. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles; two brothers, Joe and David Petrzelka; and a sister, Alice Barnett. Memorials may be directed to St. Matthew Catholic Church.
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There is a real sadness on 30th street today. Helen was a wonderful neighbor for the past half century and will be greatly missed by the Mullen family.
Sandy and Chuck,
So very sorry to hear about Helen. Losing a Mother is such a hard thing to go through. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great sorrow. If there is anything we can do please let us know. Take comfort in knowing that she left a “heart print” on everyone she ever knew. She may be gone from this earth but she will never be forgotten! God Bless!
Helen Kopecky family,
Know that we care and hold you and your mother and family in prayer. Your parents were wonderful, kind, generous neighbors. Your mother’s many kindnesses were extended to many, including our mother. These gifts can only be received as blessing and remembered with gratitude.
Blessings and care, Mary Soukup & Sr. Maurita
Chuck & Sandy & Family,
You have our sympathy in the loss of your Mother. I know you helped her out so much. It is hard to loose someone who has been a part of your family so long. God Blessings to your family at this time.
So sorry that you lost your beloved mother! I know how hard that is! I think she always liked me and I really liked her! She always had a smile on her face when I’d go over to your house. Nice nice lady!