Yvonne Hanzal

Yvonne Hanzal

June 18, 1952 - April 18, 2010

Obituary

Yvonne Hanzal, 57, Jamestown, North Dakota died Sunday April 18, 2010 at the Innovis Health Center in Fargo, ND

Yvonne Helfenstein was born June 6, 1952 at Ashley, ND the daughter of Ruben Helfenstein and Eunice (Ehley) Helfenstein. She attended the Anne Carlsen School and graduated in 1970. She went on to Lake Region Junior College in Devil's Lake, ND. She then attended and graduated from Moorhead State College with a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Speech Pathology.

She and Steven Hanzal were married June 21, 1975 in Ashley, ND. They made their home in Fargo, ND where she ran a group home until 1981. They then moved to Jamestown, ND, where she was employed by Progress Enterprises later working at the Human Service Center. She worked at the Anne Carlsen Center for 9 years. Recently she was employed at the State Hospital in the Adolescent Unit, until December of 2009 when she retired.

She was a member of Atonement Lutheran Church in Jamestown, ND. She was also very passionate about the American Disability Act of 1990.

She is survived by her husband, Steven Hanzal, Jamestown, ND; 1 son Josh Hanzal, Albuquerque, NM; her mother, Eunice Helfenstein, Fargo, ND; 2 sisters, Yvette (Doug) Nasset, Fargo, ND; Runette (Dean) Schultz, Perham, MN and 1 brother, Ryan (Cheri) Helfenstein, Belgium.

She was preceded in death by her father.

The Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday April 23, 2010 at the Atonement Lutheran Church in Jamestown, ND with Pastor Ken Bowman, officiating.

No visitation scheduled.

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Eva Wiest
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My sincerest sympathy to Steve and Josh and Yvonne's family and friends for their loss of a lovely woman. I have many fond memories of working with Yvonne at Anne Carlsed Center for several years. Of her love and devotion for the children and adults attending there and everyone working and living around her. May God give peace to her family and friends during this time of loss.
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Cynthia Schaar
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I will miss Yvonne's intelligence,compassion and kindness.We didn't have her long enough. My family grieves with you Steve and Josh.
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sheila nelson
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To all of Yvonne's family, I was so saddened to hear of Yvonne's passing. I will always cherish the memories of us cousins growing up together and visiting each other. Yvonne's passion for our Helfenstein history will certainly keep us all "related". I regret that I will not be able to attend the service due to an out of town commitment for work. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with ALL of you at this difficult time. I know she is smiling with Bonnie and "Uncle Ruben". God Bless all of you. Sheila
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marvin and lenora vossler
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sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one our thoughts and are with you and your family.
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Carrie Thompson Widmer
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My sympathies to the family during this time of loss. Yvonne and I once worked to together at The NDSH. Her office across from mine. I was fortunate to share in many conversations & plant watering sessions with her. She always had words of encouragement and strength to share with all. May God Bless her memory. Carrie
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karen helfenstein busch
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sorry for your loss Yvonne was a very good person. hope to see you all memorial week-end. karen

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