Helene M. Duwe passed away July 13, 2011 in Odd Fellow & Rebekah Health Care Facility. Born March 8, 1918 in Lockport she was the daughter of Joseph and Edith (Drier) Steblein. Helene was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Trinity Lutheran Guild and Ladies Aide, she was also a member of the Barker Senior Citizens.

She was predeceased by her husband Samuel Duwe on November 19, 1989. Helene is survived by her children Daniel E. (Linda) Duwe of Barker and Linda Duwe-Bobzien of Lockport; grandmother of Kristine (Robert) Hamilton, Jeffrey (Teresa) Bobzien, Curtis Bobzien, Thomas (Carrie) Duwe, Taney Duwe and the late Kimberly Bobzien; great grandmother of Seth, Kimberlee, Bret, Morgan, Taylor, Jordyn, Jacob and Samantha; sister of the late Dorothy (late Floyd) Heatherly, Ruth (late Robert) Woodcock, Margaret "Peggy" Smith and Joseph Steblein, Jr.; sister-in-law of William Smith of Florida, Carol Steblein and Hilda Dewey both of Lockport; also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call Thursday, July 14th 4-8 PM at Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 15th at 10 AM in Trinity Lutheran Church, 67 Saxton St., Lockport. Interment will be in Somerset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the JDRF or American Heart Association or to Trinity Lutheran Church would be appreciated by the family. Interment will be in Somerset Cemetery. Visit www.pruddenandkandt.com.

Visitation

Relatives and friends may call Thursday, July 14th 4-8 PM at Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport.

Services

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 15th at 10 AM in Trinity Lutheran Church, 67 Saxton St., Lockport.

Interment

Interment will be in Somerset Cemetery.