Helen Jane Stalheim

Helen Jane Stalheim, age 91, of Pigeon Falls, passed away peacefully on
Saturday, May 16, 2026 in the Grand View Care Center in Blair.
Helen was born to George and Blanche (Rozelle) Smith on December 14, 1934 in
Park Falls. She grew up in the Merrillan area and graduated from the Alma
Center High School in 1952. Helen married Nels N. Stalheim on August 24, 1967
in Pigeon Falls.
Helen worked many jobs in her lifetime and her last job that she retired from was
a dietary aide at the Pigeon Falls Nursing Home. Helen enjoyed playing cards
with the neighbors Maynard Roelof and Marvel Sesvold along with her sister,
Mary and brother-in-law, Howard. She also enjoyed quilting with the church
ladies and made many quilts for her children and grandchildren.
Helen is survived by her five children and a step-son, Charles E. Smith of
Altoona, Perry Smith of Rutland, IL, Penny (Pat) Walske of Pigeon Falls, Sally
Stalheim of Pigeon Falls, Wayne Stalheim of Pigeon Falls and Ronald Stalheim of
Taylor; twelve grandchildren, Cary Stalheim, Robert (Kristana) Smith, Cody
(Deborah) Smith, Dori (Justin) Hall, Kacy Smith, Zachary Stalheim, Ericka Smith,
Brandiwyne Smith, Sabrina (Juston Scott) Smith, Josh (Destiny) Walske, Megan
Walske and Graysen Stalheim; a sister, Mary Duerkop; a brother, John Smith;
eleven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
In addition to her parents and husband, Helen was preceded in death by her
step-son, Nels Ray Stalheim and a grandson, Jeremy Stalheim.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. in Peace
Lutheran of Pigeon Falls with burial in the Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery both
in Pigeon Falls. Pastor Gregory Ofsdahl will officiate.
Visitation will be Friday, May 22, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at
the church on Friday.
The Jack Funeral Home in Whitehall is assisting the family with arrangements.