Smetana Helen, age 86, of Hopkins, passed away Oct. 18. 50 year member of ZCBJ Lodge. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph; son, Richard; great-grandson, Justin Richard Poppler; brothers, Joseph & Frank Holasek; sisters, Mabel Holasek, Gladys Larson & Betty Griffiths. Survived by son, William (Carol) Smetana; daughter-in-law, Mary Smetana; grandchildren, Sandy (Greg) Miller, William Smetana (Lisa Stutz), Connie (Steve) McHale, Sherrie Smetana (Martin Healy), and Suzi (Mike) Poppler; 8 great-grandchildren; sister, Rosie Pavelka & husband Bob Ostman; other relatives and friends. Services Monday 2:00 PM, Faith Presbyterian Church, 12007 Excelsior Blvd., Mtka. Interment Church Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Faith Presbyterian Church or donor's choice. Visitation one hour prior to service and also on Sunday 5-8 PM at: Washburn-McReavy Strobeck Johnson 1400 Mainstreet Hopkins 952-938-9020

Published on October 19, 2002


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