Helen Olivia Wilson

Helen Olivia Wilson, 97 of Walworth Ave, Delavan and currently of Ridgestone Village, Delavan died there on Sunsay, March 3, 2019. She was born November 21,1921 in Minnesota the daughter of Hans Hanson and Olivia Norskog. She married Duane "Dick" Wilson Oct. 20, 1945. Tootie, as she was fondly called, helped her husband in his State Farm Insurance Business and was active in Community Affairs. She had a contagious laugh and could always be seen with a smile. She is survived by 1 dau. Dawn Renee Donalds of Delavan 3 sons, Terrell (Catherine) Wilson of Fitchburg, WI, Mark (Kathy) Wilson of Ft. Wayne, Indiana and Paul Wilson of Delavan. 14 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Per Tootie's Wishes, her ashes will be buried in the Summer with her beloved husband Dick in the Delavan Arboretum. Betzer's are helping the family. The Wilson family thanks the staff of Ridgestone Village and Hospice Care for their care of Tootie. Thoughts from Dawn... Our Mom, Grandma, and great grandmother, Helena Wilson was born on November 21, 1921 on a small farm near Gonvick, Minnesota to Hans and Olivia Hanson. She grew up surrounded by six sisters; Marie, Sophie, Emma, Ruth, Bertina, and Tina; and a brother Theodore. They all preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her husband Duane (Dick) and a daughter Susan Anderson. Mom is survived by her children Terry (Catherine) Wilson, Mark (Kathy) Wilson, Dawn (James) Donalds, and Paul Wilson. She is further survived by 14 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Per Mom's request, there will be no formal service. There will be a family get together when her ashes are laid next to Dad's at a date to be announced in the future. Please make any memorials to a charity of your choice Thoughts from Terry If you check out the stars tonight, you'll probably notice that they're burning a little bit brighter. The reason is that our Mom, Helena Olivia Wilson, has joined Dad dancing among them just like they did on their honeymoon at the Argonne Ballroom in 1945.Our Mom, Grandma, and great grandmother, Helena Wilson was born on November 21, 1921 on a small farm near Gonvic Minnesota to Hans and Olivia Hanson. She grew up surrounded by six sisters; Marie, Sophie, Emma, Ruth, Birthina, and Thina; and a brother Theodore. They all preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her husband Duane (Dick) and a daughter Susan Anderson.Mom is survived by her children Terry (Catherine) Wilson, Mark (Kathy) Wilson, Dawn (James) Donalds, and Paul Wilson. She is further survived by 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Per Mom's request, there will be no formal service. There will be a family get together when her ashes are laid next to Dad's at a date to be announced in the future. Please make any memorials to a charity of your choice. Service Details.