Helen Marie Janssen Obituary

We bid farewell to Helen Marie Janssen of Parsons, Kansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 22, 2025 at the age of 85. Helen Marie touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helen Marie Janssen to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, L. W. "Dub" Clarke and Rachael Clarke (Jackson); and her siblings, Elizabeth Thomas and Ralph Clarke. She is survived by: her sons, Doug Watson of Wichita and Don Watson of Parsons; her grandchildren, Drs, David and Clare Watson; her great grandchild Nora Kate of Omaha, NE; her granddaughter Rachel Watson (Neil Thimmesch) of Roeland Park; and her stepchildren, Desiree Siens (Dwight) of Claremore, OK, Bryan Janssen of Pittsburg and Kimberly Mann (Mitchell) of Osage, Iowa. She is also survived by 10 step-grandchildren and five step-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 28th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the First Christian Church - Erie (703 W State St, Erie, KS 66733). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 28th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, June 28th 2025 at the Lakeview Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church of Erie.