Gertrude M. Helling Obituary
Gertrude M. Helling of Fort Madison, Iowa passed away on September 16, 2026. Gertrude, born on June 26, 1926, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Gertrude M. Helling or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Peter Kottenstette and Wilhelmina Abel Kottenstette; her husband William J. Helling; her daughter Carol (Bill Reed); her grandsons, Mark and Matt Druppel; her great grandchild Noah Shanks; and her son-in-law Bill Muilenburg.
She is survived by: her children, Michael Helling (Anita) of Ft. Madison, Mary Lou Kline (Paul) of Council Bluffs, Diane Rempe (John) of West Point and Patricia Muilenburg of Ft. Madison. She is also survived by fifteen grandchildren; forty great grandchildren and one on the way and two great great grandchildren.
A rosary was held on Sunday, September 20th 2026 at 1:30 PM at the King-Lynk Funeral Home (3507 Avenue L, Fort Madison, IA 52627). Visitation was held on Sunday, September 20th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass was held on Monday, September 21st 2026 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
