of Scribner, died Sunday, May 5, 2024
Gwen was born February 4, 1934 to Lyle and Laurine (Dodge) Mylander in North Bend. She lived in Darr, Maxwell and Cozad before returning to North Bend. She graduated from North Bend High School in 1952. She married Dean Helgenberger on November 9, 1952 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in North Bend and they lived on a farm northwest of Scribner until retirement in 1993, when they moved to Scribner.
Gwen had been a member at Trinity Lutheran Church until it's closing and then St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Snyder where she served as President of the LWML, Sunday School teacher and pianist. She joined St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Scribner in 2010. Gwen was a 4-H leader, a 'Big Sister' and hospice volunteer. She enjoyed painting china for many years.
Survivors:
Children - Jean (Joe) Kavan of Morse Bluff
Dan (Alana) Helgenberger of Arlington, TX.
Dina Andersen of Scribner
Daughter-in-law - Cathy Helgenberger of Fremont
Grandchildren - Nathan, Matthew and Ed Helgenberger; Eric Andersen, John & Joe Stollberg
5 great grandchildren
Gwen was preceded in death by her husband Dean in 2015, son Jeffrey and sister Lyla Ryan.
The memorial service will be 10am, Friday, May 10, 2024 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Scribner. Memorials may be given to the donor's choice.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com - Ludvigsen's Scribner Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Condolences(2)
Janis Poppe
Scribner, NE Friday, May 10, 2024 the family of Gwen, I was sorry to see that your mother has passed. We didn't see each much but always had a nice visit when we did. She was a special lady. I was sorry to have to miss the service. Jean please tell John and Joey they have my sympathy for them also. Let your memories bring you smiles, your family and friends give you comfort and God grant you peace.With sympathy, Janis
Janice Smeal
Fremont, NE Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Jean, Dan, Dina and families - I’m so sorry to hear about Gwen. I so enjoyed visiting with her when we’d see each other. It was always a good time. Keep her close your hearts. Keeping you all in my prayers.