Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 10:30 AM
Helen Mae Parten was born on October 18, 1930 to Mary and TJ Hurney in Elkton, South Dakota. She graduated from Elkton High School in 1948 and was a cheerleader and academic scholar. She earned a certificate from South Dakota Department of Instruction in 1949 to teach. She met her husband Skip at the Country Club which his parents owned and married on October 8, 1951.
They were blessed with four children, nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She loved playing cards and baking. The last 42 years was spent at Stone Hill Resort where she enjoyed boating, playing cards and entertaining family and friends.
A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the funeral and luncheon at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers/tree donations will be made to Hospice, American Cancer Society and Lac Courte Oreilles Lake Association.
