Helen Mattie Storbakken Obituary
The passing of Helen Mattie Storbakken of Fargo, North Dakota occurred on October 18, 2026. Helen, born on January 28, 1926, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Lunski and Mattie Lunski (Pokrzywinski); her husband Florian; her children, Gene Storbakken and Pamela (Randy Aaker); her granddaughter Trisha Aaker; her son-in-law William F. Essary Jr.; and her siblings, Frances Mozinski, Nettie Marynik, Effie Bina, Irene Bruski, Ted Lunski, Marian Byzewski, Theresa Wolfgram and Leo Lunski.
She is survived by: her children, Joyce Long (Max) of Parker, CO, Gregory Storbakken (Joan) of Littleton, CO, Shirley Essary of West Fargo, ND, Janice Meyer (Michael) of Harrold, SD, Bradley Storbakken (Shari) of Grand Forks, ND, Marlene Schultz (Robert) of Fargo, ND and Brian Storbakken (Sandi) of Grand Forks, ND. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 28th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the West Funeral Home & Life Tribute Center (321 Sheyenne St, West Fargo, ND 58078). A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 28th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, October 29th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Fargo National Cemetery (8709 40th Ave NW, Harwood, ND 58042).
