Helen Klaith

Helen Margaret (Marcotte) Klaith was born on November 8, 1923, in Clifton Township, MN, to Levi and Sarah (Gaffney) Marcotte. She grew up and attended country school in Clifton Township. In May of 1943, she was united in marriage to Lawrence Klaith. After living in Minneota for a few years, the couple moved to Marshall. Helen worked in retail at a variety of local businesses including Marcotte Jewelry and the Gold Bond Gift Center. Helen enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, shopping and trips to the casino. She was most passionate about her family. She looked forward to Sunday telephone conversations with Greg and Gary, and really enjoyed time with “her girls” Tosha and Taryn. Helen died on Friday, December 30, 2011, at the Prairie Home Hospice House in Marshall. She is survived by her children Gregory (and Sherry) of Salisbury, NC, Gary (and Bonnie) of Bloomington, MN, Marcia of Marshall, Marc (and Missy) of Marshall, Mic (and Pam) of Rockford, MN, grandchildren Kelly (and Scott) Yates, Melissa (and Scott) Harrell, Matthew, Taryn, Tosha, Brock, Austin, Nicholas, Lauren and Joey, great-grandchildren Felisha, Michelle, Christa and Heather Yates and Taylor and Lillian Harrell, one brother, Elmer Marcotte of Plainview, MN, sister-in-law Annie Marcotte of Marshall, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, daughter Judy and eight siblings.