Our heavenly Father received Helen Joan (Meili) Straka, 79, Montfort, into his arms on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Upland Hills Health and Rehab surrounded by her loving family. The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 24 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Montfort, with burial in the church cemetery. A visitation was held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23 at the Soman-Larson Funeral Home in Montfort. Online condolences may be made at www.larsonfuneralhomes.com.

The complete obituary is in the April 25, 2013 issue of the Fennimore Times.