Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, April 20 at St. Joseph’s Church, Red Lake Falls, with Father Chuck Huck presiding. Interment will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Red Lake Falls.
Helen B. Violette was born on February 25, 1934 in Red Lake Falls to Emery and Agnes (LaCoursiere) Violette. She grew up and attended school in Red Lake Falls, graduating from Lafayette High School.
She was one time married to Emil Vaudrin. They lived in Milwaukee, Wis., for many years. Helen worked at Johnson Controls in Milwaukee, Wis., and E-Z Painter in St. Francis, Wis. She loved to ride on her son’s motorcycle, go fishing, visiting up north, and dancing.
Helen is survived by two sons, Alan Vaudrin, Franklin, Wis., Michael Vaudrin, South Milwaukee, Wis.; and two sisters, Elizabeth Edins and Julia Jablinski.
She was preceded in death by her ex-husband Emil; one brother, Lenard Violette; three sisters, Rose Vaudrin, Marie Kolb, and Alice Walker.
Funeral arrangements were with Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls. Family condolences may be sent at www.johnsonfuneralservice.com.
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