Services for Helen Staats Van Severen, 73 were Monday, May 9 at St. Gerald’s Church in Ralston. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Cyriel; daughters, Phyllis Frary of Fort Calhoun and Janis Ramirez-Zager; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Bethany Funeral Home in Ralston was in charge of arrangements.

Per SS Death Index: Born 27 September 1921; Died 4 May 1995