Helen Marie Sell
Thursday, March 10, 1927
Date of Death:
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Age:
87 years old
Visitation
Date: Sunday November 02, 2014
Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Monday November 03, 2014
Time: 10:00 am
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church [ view map ]
Memorial Mass
Date: Monday November 03, 2014
Time: 11:00 am
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Calvary Cemetery [ view map ]
Thursday, March 10, 1927
Date of Death:
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Age:
87 years old
Thursday, March 10, 1927
Date of Death:
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Age:
87 years old
Helen Marie Sell
Helen Marie (Haggerty) Sell, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 29, 2014. Born in Rochester, MN to Alice (Hall) and Allen Haggerty on March 10, 1927, she graduated from Lourdes High School, Saint Mary’s School of Nursing, and later earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota. Helen worked several years as a Registered Nurse at Saint Mary’s Hospital caring for patients as well as instructing in the Saint Mary’s Diploma Nursing Program. With a desire to educate, she continued as an instructor at the Rochester Vocational School with the Human Service Technician Program until her retirement in 1990.
Helen wed Louis J. Sell on May 28, 1949. Together they had five children, and enjoyed 51 years of marriage until his death on December 2, 2000.
Helen was involved in numerous activities. These included being an active member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Rochester, MN with the Christian Family Movement, Saint Mary’s Filipino Foster Parent Program, Board Meetings at Bear Creek Services, Red Hat Society, Dorothy Day Board Member, and she was instrumental in obtaining a furnished Hospice room at what is now known as Golden Living Center East in Rochester, MN. This is a small sample of her passion to volunteer. Her social calendar was bursting with activities such as gardening, playing cards, coffee groups, birthday lunches, bridge, swimming, church functions, and traveling to visit family and friends. A calendar does not exist to fit the fun this social butterfly had!
Helen was one of eight children, and was preceded in death by her parents, her four brothers, Dick, Larry, Joe, and David Haggerty, and her husband Louie. She is survived by her siblings: Phyllis Riley, Allie (Carl) Mulvihill, and Denis (Cathy) Haggerty; her five children: Mike (Laurie) Sell, Monica (Roger) Ely, Brenda (Scott) Meier, Rita (Dan) Marquardt, Kevin (Lisa Harnack) Sell. She also has 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Her family and friends were the most important treasures in her life, and she always lived well, laughed often, and loved much.
Visitation will be held at Macken Funeral Home in the River Park Chapel from 2-5pm on Sunday, November 2nd. A funeral Mass will be held at 11am on Monday, November 3rd at St. Francis Church, with the Rev. Mark McNea officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the mass, and lunch immediately following the service. Burial will follow lunch at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be forwarded to St. Francis of Assisi Church or the Dorothy Day House. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Helen Marie Sell has received the following condolences.
Kevin, I am so sorry for this loss. Although I did not know your mother, I know she raised a fine son. My thoughts and payers go out to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Dan Berg
To all who loved and cherished Helen.
Please accept our humblest condolences and sympathies during this difficult time. Helen will always be in our hearts, and we will treasure the memories of all the family gatherings at her house, the laughter, and her pride and joy in her family. It was truly a gift to see her recently and have the opportunity to talk to her, and to give her a warm hug. She will always be remembered as someone who was full of love and generosity, kindness and care, and one who valued and was proud of her family always and forever.
Love and Comfort to you all.
Keith (Sell) and Brian Kravitz
Dear Sell Family....you know how much we regarded your Mom and Dad. I regret our being out of town when this sorrowful time entered your family's life. Know that you have great memories, love and prayers from all of us.
Joe and Mary Pesch Family
The Sell Family
I didn't know about Helen's death until this morning. I regret that I wasn't at the funeral to celebrate her life! I have spent the last few minutes reminiscing about all the time I spent with the Sell family (a one of a kind family) and I cherish those thoughts and good times.
May peace and hope be yours, today and always.............................
Thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Pat Cupkie Kitilson
Our thoughts and prayers for Helen's family.
We have fond memories of the times we had with Helen at the lake the when she would visit Scott and Brenda.
She knew we were from the Rochester area and she time and time again would send us info that we were happy to get.
A special Lady that did great things to help others !
Bob and Ardith Seeman
To the Family of Helen Sell,
My/Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your wonderful Mother and our Loss too it seems as we are surely going to miss Helen as a friend here at Gramercy. Even though I don't know any of you too well, it seems we have crossed paths many times in the last few years. We have enjoyed her company through the years here, shared a few meals together and coffee and social hours as well. A person that will be hard to forget and has touched our lives in a Special way. God Bless each of you children. I am sure she has left an indelible spot in each of your lives. Our LOve and Prayers,
Art and Helen Mueller
Brenda, Scott and the Sell family
We are sorry to hear that your mom passed away. We enjoyed visiting with her and catching up on Minnesota news. Please accept our condolences for your loss.
Joe and Mimi
To dear Monnie,Mike,Brenda ,Rita,Kevin & Family,
Our heartfelt sympathy to the family of my dear Mom Helen, I will surely miss her call and letters.
Mom I will miss you so much.I love you!
Love & Prayers,
Nayda, Cassey & Anna
R.I.P. our dearest Helen ~ I will miss you, she was so funny. I took pictures of each of my Mom's Best Friends (Georgia Donahue) last month & now I'm so glad I did! God Bless her Family, remember your Mom is with your Dad & waiting for us all to join them ???? I started joining the "Friends Lunches" Feb. 2013 after my Mom died.
It is so HARD to loose our Moms.... Because they gave birth to us!
Hang in there, it doesn't get any easier ~ Sorry
I will always Love you Helen...
Our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the family of Helen Sell. May the comfort of friends and family surround you during this difficult time. She was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
Our deepest sympathies to Bren & Scott, their family, and the entire Sell family. We pray God will tightly wrap his arms around you and give you peace and comfort. Helen was an awesome lady - always with an amazing smile on her face. She truly brightened up every room she entered and was always a joy to be with. Please know that you are all in our hearts with love and support at this most difficult time.
With much love,
Kay & Steve O'Neill & Family
Dear Monie and Sell Family,
We are sending our love and hugs to all.
Your Mom was a magnificent and spirited woman and her enduring qualities live on through you.
Love,
Bryan & Joan
Dear Sell family,
Please accept my sympathy. I am sad and will miss my many conversationswe shared together. Please know I will pray for you all.
Dear Helen's family...Please accept my sympathy . I enjoyed working with Helen over the years at the Tech College. Her smile and sense of humor will surely be missed.May your memories support you all during this difficult time.
We are so saddened to hear of Helen's passing. She was always so friendly and welcoming when we would see her at the birthday parties for Piper and Parker.
With Sympathy,
Greg, Tonya, Nate and Owen Griffin