Helen Jenkins
April 19, 1921 - February 06, 2019
Obituary
Helen M. Jenkins, 97, of Platteville died on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 23, 2019 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Platteville. Father John Blewett and Deacon Bill Bussan will officiate. Private burial will be at a later date at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is serving the family. Memorials may be made to St. Croix Hospice. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.
Helen was born on April 19, 1921 in Platteville, daughter of Frank and Gretta (Loui) Callaway. She was united in marriage to Wayne F. Jenkins in 1940 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Platteville. They were married 62 years before Wayne preceded her in death on September 19, 2002. She attended Platteville schools and graduated from Platteville Normal School. She loved the rural life and all the amenities, raising her children, and always in view of the Platteville Mound. Helen taught in rural schools near Platteville prior to her marriage to Wayne. She was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and Altar Society. While belonging to the Alter Society she served as an officer and treasurer. She helped establish Platteville Homemakers and served as president for two years. She was also a Wisconsin assessor for several years.
Helen is survived by three children, Diane Wilson, Jeff (Ann) Jenkins and Todd (Diane) Jenkins; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne; parents, son, Stephen “Butch” Jenkins; grandson, Jody Jenkins; granddaughter, Lindsey Jenkins; great-granddaughter, Kaila Ann Jenkins; and brother, Louis Callaway.