Kathleen Ann Helsel
October 16, 1953 - July 13, 2020
Kathleen A. Helsel, 66, of Kalkaska entered into eternal life on July 13, 2020. She was born on October 16, 1953 to the late Homer and Joyce (Dewyre) Ingersoll in Detroit. She was a member of Kalkaska Baptist Church and embraced her faith. Kathleen was a devoted and adoring wife, enjoying time spent with Jay, her best friend. She was a proud and supportive mother, always encouraging her children in all they did in life. Kathleen was an unbelievably dedicated and loving grandmother to her grandchildren. She loved each grandchild endlessly and went to many of their sports games, award ceremonies and graduations. She was an amazing cook that loved cooking and baking for her family and friends. Kathleen enjoyed her animals and being outside in her garden. Kathleen will be lovingly remembered by her husband of over fifty years, Jack “Jay” Helsel, children: Edward (Brandi) Helsel, Renee Helsel (Charles Walter), grandchildren: Kayla, Kyle, Jackson, Sonia, Jaycee, Kristin, Wyatt, Eddie, Jonathan, Dylan, great-grandchildren: Riley, Lily, siblings: Tina (Ralph) Groleau, Tim Ingersoll and brother-in-law Jim McDaniel. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Fred Ingersoll, Freida McDaniel. A visitation for Kathleen will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the Ingersoll Cemetery in Fife Lake at 10:00 AM, with a graveside service at 11:00AM. Pastor John Cotton of Kalkaska Baptist Church will officiate the service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Kalkaska Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Kathleen A. Helsel, 66, of Kalkaska entered into eternal life on July 13, 2020. She was born on October 16, 1953 to the late Homer and Joyce (Dewyre) Ingersoll in Detroit. She was a member of Kalkaska Baptist Church and embraced her faith.... View Obituary & Service Information