Helen B. Pikarsky

HELEN B. PIKARSKY Helen B. Pikarsky passed away at her home in rural Dolores on Tuesday, December 21, 2004 at the age of 82. She was born the daughter of Roy M. and Maude L. (Patterson) Baker on December 8, 1922 in Dwight, Ill. During World War II Helen entered the United States Marine Corp Women’s Reserve on October 6, 1944 in Chicago, Ill. She served until May 2, 1946 when she was discharged at Arlington, Va. with the rank of Corporal. On September 12, 1946 Helen married Norman G. Pikarsky in Dwight, Ill. Surviving Helen are her children, Kurt A. Pikarsky and wife, Diane of Houston, Tex., and Kae B. Skala and husband, Jerry of Dolores; and three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Norman Pikarsky, Helen’s husband of 54 years, preceded her in death. In accordance with Helen’s wishes cremation will take place with no services planned at the time.