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Berlin Obituary: Helen Stangeland

Condolences to her family and friends.

Helen M. (Klucewicz) Stangeland (Rankl), passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016.

Helen is survived by her daughter, Joyce Nowek and her husband Philip; her son, David Rankl; two grandchildren, Brian Nowek and his wife Rachel and Brandon Rankl and his wife Laura; and two great grandchildren, Collin and Mara Nowek. She was predeceased by her husband, Sidney Stangeland. 

She was always thoughtful and caring to family and friends. She always put others before herself. “I lived, I laughed, I loved,” were her parting words. 

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Her family would like to thank everyone at Ledgecrest Health Care Center for their compassionate and loving care they gave to Helen. 

There are no calling hours. Services are private. 

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Memorial donations in her memory may be made to the American Lung Association, 45 Ash St., East Hartford, CT 06108. 

For online condolences please visit: www.pietrasfuneralhome.com.

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