Helen Ann Utrecht
April 11, 1926 ~ March 16, 2017
Helen Ann Utrecht, 90, of Jefferson City, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017, at Jefferson City Manor Care Center.
She was born April 11, 1926, in Linn, Missouri, the daughter of the late Joseph and Gertrude (Oidtman) Kliethermes.
She was united in marriage on June 1, 1948 at St. George Catholic Church in Linn, Missouri to Arnold Anton Utrecht who preceded her in death on August 3, 1999.
Helen worked for Tweedie Shoe Factory, Missouri Baptist Convention, and retired from Memorial Community Hospital.
She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. Helen's greatest joys came from attending Mass, praying multiple rosaries every day for her family and friends, and spending time with her loving family. She also found joy with her cats Smokey and Autumn.
Survivors include four children, John (Beth) Utrecht, Jefferson City; Marilyn (Richard) Barnard, Jefferson City; Kathleen (Roy) Meller, Lohman; Carla (Rick) Duppong, Centertown; seven grandchildren: Ashley (Dan) Ahring, Aaron Utrecht, Richard (Natalie) Barnard II, Kimberly (Kennedy) Hudson, Stacy (Matt) Stotts, Angie (Steven) Nix, Adam Duppong; and 10 great-grandchildren: Nolan and Adelyn Ahring; Zach, Ethan and Greyden Hudson; Breanna, Samantha and Olivia Stotts; Kyla and Lyssa Nix.
In addition to her parents and husband of 51 years, she was preceded in death by four brothers: Frank, Arthur, Hugo and Ben Kliethermes; three sisters: Mary Gangwish, Ann Davis, Genrose Tichelkamp; and eight half brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be 4:30-7 p.m. Monday, March 20, 2017, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a rosary recited at 4 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at St. Peter Catholic Church with the Rev. Msgr. Robert A. Kurwicki and Deacon Jim Kliethermes officiating.
Memorials are suggested to St. Peter Catholic Church, 216 Broadway, Jefferson City, MO 65101; or to the Cathedral of St. Joseph, 2305 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Carla, my thoughts, prayers & sympathy are with you & your family at the passing of your Mother…Debbie Branson&family
John and Beth I wanted to let you know I am sorry to read about your mother’s passing. My thoughts are with you and your family. Ralph and I will be at the visitation. You both have always had a special place in my heart. Barb Rozier Kalberloh
I’m so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. I will not be able to make any of the services as I am out of state.
Mary Diemler
I’m so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. I will not be able to make any of the services as I am out of state.
Mary Diemler
May “the hearer of prayer” continue to strengthen your family during this most difficult time. Share your memories they will be a comfort that will embrace your hearts.
Lean on one another for encouragement when the days ahead become to hard to bear alone.We hope that the many cards,hugs,kind words, and loving prayers sustains your family and grants you peace.
May “the hearer of prayer” continue to strengthen your family during this most difficult time. Share your memories they will be a comfort that will embrace your hearts.
Lean on one another for encouragement when the days ahead become to hard to bear alone.We hope that the many cards,hugs,kind words, and loving prayers sustains your family and grants you peace.
Carla and family I am sure your mom is hearing the angels sing and all your lovely voices remember her in the best of times. what a sweet heart. God bless you all! I will never read the Catholic Missourian without thinking of her with a smile on my face!