Saturday, January 23, 2021 ~ 10:00 a.m.
St. James Catholic Church ~ Mead, Nebraska
Interment at St. Francis Cemetery ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
*The funeral will be live streamed on the Svoboda Funeral Home Facebook page.
Friday, January 22, 2021 ~ 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
St. James Catholic Church ~ Mead, Nebraska
Mead Vol. Fire Department or St. James Catholic Church, Mead, NE
Helen Marie LaCroix, 72, of Mead, NE, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at her home in Mead, NE. She was born June 24, 1948 in Omaha, NE to Donald and Genevieve (Towey) Coyle. Helen graduated from Mead High School in 1966. On June 4, 1966, she was married to Larry Lee LaCroix in Papillion, NE. Helen worked at Omaha Steaks for several years until her retirement.
Helen was a life long resident of Mead. She led a very active life as mom, grandma, and friend to most in Mead and the surrounding communities. She loved watching her kids, grandkids, and extended family play sports and attended all their important activities. She was always helping others and visiting with her friends and family was her greatest hobby and joy. Helen never met a stranger and always had a kind word or helping hand for someone in need.
She is survived by husband, Larry LaCroix; children, Robbie (Karen) LaCroix of Mead, Raquel (Kevin) Konecky of Omaha and Richard LaCroix and significant other, Lindsay Conti of Mead; grandchildren, Chelsea (Luke) Kardell, Sydney (Phil) Dunlap, Brooke (Canaan) Heinzler, Cassidy LaCroix, Tristan Hoover, Bayley LaCroix, Beau LaCroix Gionni Conti and Cheyenne Conti; great-grandchildren; Wade and Lane Kardell; sisters, Ailene Raver and Kathy (Ed) Cherovsky and sister-in-law, Darlene Coyle. She also leaves behind many sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and a lot of extended family. She will be greatly missed!
She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Genevieve Coyle; mother-in-law, Darlene LaCroix; father-in-law, Marvin “Bud” LaCroix; brothers, Patrick Coyle Sr. and John Coyle; sister, Sue Ann Versch; and infant sister Margaret Coyle.
Our deepest condolences to the family. May you feel God’s comfort at this difficult time.
Helen was such a kind and friendly person. I was always so glad to see her at all the get togethers happy or sad and at the casinos. She will be missed by many. May she Rest In Peace.
Our deepest sympathy to all of Helen’s family. May you feel God’s comfort and find peace in the days ahead. She will be missed by many.
Oh, the memories I have of my sweet cousin! When visiting from California our first priority was to make sure we made time to visit the casinos. She was a joy to be with! May God bless Helen’s family as they grieve the loss of a beautiful human being!
Helen, you will be missed so very much! I loved you so very much & I know so many others did too. The world was a much better place with you in it. Tell my mom & Paul & Ginger hi for me.
Went to school with Helen. My deepest condolences to the family.
Helen was such a loving, friendly person. She and her family were longtime friends of our family in Mead. We will miss you. May you Rest In Peace dear Helen!
Helen was such a hoot in school and a good friend even though I had not seen her in a couple of years she will be missed she was loved by many God Bless her family and her close friends Our world just lost a beautiful lady
My sincere condolences to Helen’s family. She was a very special lady. I have missed our morning walks into work every morning. She will be missed by us all!
my deepest sympathy to a great a wonderful lady and to the family
my deepest sympathy to the family. helen will be missed and was a wonderful lady
My dearest ,sympathy to you all