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Helen Dorothy Williamsen

Helen Dorothy Williamsen, 95, of Bella Vista, Ark., died Friday, May 31, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Rogers. She was born June 26, 1917, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Elizabeth Kolleth and Joseph Harzheim. She enjoyed cooking, bowling, playing cards, and socializing with her many friends. She had lived in the Northwest Arkansas area since 2008 after moving from Downers Grove, Ill. She was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, Walter Williamsen; three siblings; and one son, Donald Williamsen. Helen is survived by: three sons, Ken Williamsen and his wife Donna, of Raytown, Mo., Mike Williamsen and his wife Susan, of Chatham, Ill., Paul Williamsen and his wife Denise, of Bella Vista; one daughter, Mary Williamsen, of Naperville, Ill.; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be announced at a later date by the family. Memorials may be sent to: St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home of Bella Vista. Condolences: www.eptingfuneralhome.webs.com.

Published June 2, 2013

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