Bertha Helmer

Bertha E. Helmer, 94, died Nov. 30, 2008, at Marion Assisted Living Center, Marion.

She was an aircraft riveter during World War II. Later she worked at Quality Market, Marion.

Born Oct. 19, 1914 in Marion County, she was the daughter of Alex and Mary Elizabeth (Schimpf) Laudner.

She married August Helmer Oct. 19, 1935. He preceded her in death June 11, 1995.

She also was preceded by her siblings, Alex Jr., Frederick, Karl, Henry, and Lydia.

Survivors include one brother, Victor Laudner of Longview, Texas; one brother-in-law, Fritz Helmer; and one sister-in-law, Ann Boese, all of Marion.

Funeral services were Monday at Marion Christian Church.

Burial was in Marion Cemetery.

A memorial fund has been established with Marion Assisted Living Center in care of Zeiner Funeral Home.