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Helen C. Devlin

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Helen C. Devlin, 96, of Mount Hope, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 15, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Fennimore.

 

She was born on May 27, 1920, the daughter of David and Carrie (Millin) Clark. Helen graduated from Bagley High School and Platteville Normal Teacher’s College. On June 19, 1941, she was united in marriage to Paul Devlin at St. Lawrence O’Toole Catholic Church in Mount Hope. Together they farmed in rural Mount Hope. Helen taught in many of the area country schools and then went on to receive her Master’s degree in education from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. She then taught first grade at West Grant Schools for many years, retiring in 1985.

 

Helen was a lifelong, devoted member of St. Lawrence O’Toole Catholic Church where she also was the church organist. In retirement, Helen volunteered her time to many. She enjoyed traveling, had a very strong work ethic, and dearly loved her family. 

 

Survivors include her three children: Michael (Nancy) Devlin, of Woodman, Joe (Shirley) Devlin, of Mount Hope, Theresa Devlin, of Chippewa Falls; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; her siblings: Dorothy Konichek, Eloise Atchison, and Gene Clark; and many nieces and nephews.

 

In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; her brother, Floyd (Violet) Clark; and two brothers-in-law, Loren Atchison and Leo Konichek.

 

Funeral services were held on Monday, Dec. 19, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence O’Toole Catholic Church in Mount Hope, with Father Miguel Galvez officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Online condolencesmay be left at www.martinschwartzfuneralhomes.com.

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