Helen R. Murnen

November 16, 2007

Helen R. Murnen, 81, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away Friday, November 16, 2007, at Flower Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 9, 1926, to Richard and Hazel Lemle. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Helen enjoyed attending numerous sporting events, playing bridge and spending time with her family. She was a life-long member of Blessed Sacrament Parish. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Dorothy Dietsch and Elouise Langenderfer. Helen is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Ray Murnen; sons, Mike (Sandy), Pat, Marty (Joyce), Terry (Bernadette), Larry (Karen), and Dan (Shelley); grandchildren, Jenny, Cori, Mandy, Jay Kurt, Kent, Scott, Jessica, Jordan, Nate, Matt, Melissa, Courtney, Jason, Anthony, Alan, Kyle, Laura, Kristen and Michelle along with 7 great-grandchildren. Family and friends may call at the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 West Sylvania Avenue, Toledo, Ohio, on Monday, November 19, 2007 from 2-8 p.m., with the rosary being recited at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be held on Tuesday, November 20, 2007, at 9 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church, 4227 Bellevue Road, Toledo, Ohio, with a Mass of Christian Burial following at 10 a.m., officiated by Reverend P.?Martin Donnelly. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Helen's name may be made to the Blessed Sacrament Building Fund or Central Catholic High School. The family wishes to express their thanks to the dedicated and caring staff of Flower Hospital.