Helen Jane Stalheim, age 91, of Pigeon Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026 in the Grand View Care Center in Blair.

Helen was born to George and Blanche (Rozelle) Smith on December 14, 1934 in Park Falls.  She grew up in the Merrillan area and graduated from the Alma Center High School in 1952.  Helen married Nels N. Stalheim on August 24, 1967 in Pigeon Falls

Helen worked many jobs in her lifetime and her last job that she retired from was a dietary aide at the Pigeon Falls Nursing Home.  Helen enjoyed playing cards with the neighbors Maynard Roelof and Marvel Sesvold along with her sister, Mary and brother-in-law, Howard.  She also enjoyed quilting with the church ladies and made many quilts for her children and grandchildren.

Helen is survived by her five children and a step-son, Charles E. Smith of Altoona, Perry Smith of Rutland, IL, Penny (Pat) Walske of Pigeon Falls, Sally Stalheim of Pigeon Falls, Wayne Stalheim of Pigeon Falls and Ronald Stalheim of Taylor; twelve grandchildren, Cary Stalheim, Robert (Kristana) Smith, Cody (Deborah) Smith, Dori (Justin) Hall, Kacy Smith, Zachary Stalheim, Ericka Smith, Brandiwyne Smith, Sabrina (Juston Scott) Smith, Josh (Destiny) Walske, Megan Walske and Graysen Stalheim; a sister, Mary Duerkop; a brother, John Smith; eleven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

In addition to her parents and husband, Helen was preceded in death by her step-son, Nels Ray Stalheim and a grandson, Jeremy Stalheim.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. in Peace Lutheran of Pigeon Falls with burial in the Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery both in Pigeon Falls.  Pastor Gregory Ofsdahl will officiate.

Visitation will be Friday, May 22, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church on Friday.

The Jack Funeral Home in Whitehall is assisting the family with arrangements.