Mrs. Helen Marie Klobnak

June 6, 1917 - August 8, 2015

Helen Marie Klobnak [nee Reno] Born Jun 6, 1917 On Saturday, August 8, 2015, Helen passed away peacefully at the age of 98. In her final days, Helen was visited and comforted by family, friends, and the staff of Autumn View Assisted Living and Pathways. Helen was a lifelong resident of St Louis, graduate of Beaumont High School, and retired from Sears Roebuck and Company. She married James "Jim" Klobnak in 1956 and in the 1970's they built a home in Moline Acres and looked forward to their upcoming retirements. Helen remained in their home after Jim's death in 1984 and several years ago was honored as being the oldest resident of Moline Acres. In September 2013, Helen moved to assisted living at Autumn View Gardens. There she met Vera and several other residents also named Helen. She enjoyed the company of all her new friends. Helen will be remembered for her kindness and laughter, and love of animals, especially her basset hounds. She also loved country music and made annual trips to the Grand Ole Opry. She did confess that she liked the "old" country singers better than the " newer" ones. For those who were fortunate to have eaten a piece of Helen's coconut cream pie, you know she was a great cook. Her pets knew that too as Helen cooked pots of chicken and beef just for them. Her pets were her children and, as such, were given lots of attention and unconditional love. Helen always found time to take care of others including her parents, husband, sisters and brother. Her first plane trip was to Colorado to care her brother after his surgery. There is comfort in knowing that they are all now together. Helen is survived by many nieces and nephews including: Bob Reno, Carol Grubbs, Jan Reno, John, Tim, Bruce, Jerry, and Terry Klobnak, Mike Eckhoff, Tom Dickenson, Randy and Kenny Leitner, Sonny Toth, Lori St John, Cheryl Dinwoodie, Vicki Elland, her good friend and sister-in-law, Ann Klobnak, her sister-in-law Shirley Leitner and numerous grand-nieces and nephews. Everyone that knew Helen, loved her. In remembrance of her love for animals, memorial contributions may be made to the Open Door Animal Sanctuary, St Louis Mo or the Friends of Imperial Crown Pet Cemetery in Florissant, Mo