Helen Rosalie Chiarella

 

Age 94 of Oak Park Heights, formerly of St. Paul, MN Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 7^th, 2023. She was preceded in death by her loving husband George, parents Helen and Joseph Franek, son George, siblings Ray Franek, Marlene Knack, Joe Franek and Catherine Lighten. She is survived by her son Steve (Sue) and daughter-in-law Linda, grandchildren Jason (Amy), Heather, Jenny (Matt), Lindsay, Steve, Kristine (Daren) and Brian (Kathy) as well as great-grandchildren Adam, Luke, Hannah, Maya, Sophie, Evie, Arianna, Jaxson, Kaitlyn and Nicholas. She retired after a long career with Bailey Nursery. In retirement she kept busy being active in her church, volunteering for The Missionary Sisters of St. Peter Claver, gardening and spending as much time as she could with her loved ones. You could always find her at any of her grandkids sporting events, recitals, birthdays, and she always put her beloved family first. Helen was devoted to her Catholic faith and held on strongly to her relationship with Christ. Helen was an avid cookie baker especially her Christmas cookie varieties which were a pleasure for all. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Croix Hospice or The Missionary Sisters of St. Peter Claver. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday December 15, 10:00am visitation, 11:00am service. St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 611 3rd St S., Stillwater MN 55082. Private family burial.