Life Story for Helen Ackett (Marisch)
Helen Ackett
Mrs. Helen Ackett, age 94 of Nashville, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Spectrum Pennock Hospital, in Hastings, MI.
Helen was born in Charlotte, MI on May 10, 1925, the daughter of the late John and Anna (Ivancic) Marisch.
She was raised in the Charlotte area, and attended local schools until the family relocated to Nashville where she completed her education graduating from W.K. Kellogg High School in 1943. Helen continued her education in Minneapolis where she studied teletyping. When her coursework was completed, she began a career as a civilian teletype operator at Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio, transcribing important wartime communications for the United States Military.
When WWII ended, Helen returned to Nashville to be close to her family. Upon her return, she met Leon Ackett, who had returned from the navy; and the couple married in 1946. They made their home in the Nashville area where they raised their family together. Helen and Leon owned and operated Ackett's Confectionery in Nashville for several years. She had a ready smile and compassion for everyone she met.
After her children had grown, Helen returned to school to become a beautician. She opened her own salon in downtown Nashville and practiced for over 25 years. In 1990, she retired to care for her husband Leon who had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Helen was a past president of the ladies auxiliary for VFW Post #8260. She was also past Worthy Matron in Eastern Star, Laurel Chapter #33 in Nashville.
Helen is survived by her two daughters, Marlene (Gary) Foote of Caledonia MI, Marsha Elliston of Nashville MI, her son, Leonard (Judy) Ackett of Concord NC, four grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Leon in 2004, brothers infant Joseph, John, Leo; sisters Maggie, Pauline, Dorothy; and her granddaughter Heather Slattery.
Memorial Services were held at The Nashville United Methodist Church, Nashville, MI, on Tuesday, August 6 with Pastor Becky Ebb-Speese officiating.
Interment took place privately at the Lakeview Cemetery Nashville, MI.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Nashville United Methodist Church.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville, MI. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net
Mrs. Helen Ackett, age 94 of Nashville, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Spectrum Pennock Hospital, in Hastings, MI.
Helen was born in Charlotte, MI on May 10, 1925, the daughter of the late John and Anna (Ivancic) Marisch.
She was raised in the Charlotte area, and attended local schools until the family relocated to Nashville where she completed her education graduating from W.K. Kellogg High School in 1943. Helen continued her education in Minneapolis where she studied teletyping. When her coursework was completed, she began a career as a civilian teletype operator at Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio, transcribing important wartime communications for the United States Military.
When WWII ended, Helen returned to Nashville to be close to her family. Upon her return, she met Leon Ackett, who had returned from the navy; and the couple married in 1946. They made their home in the Nashville area where they raised their family together. Helen and Leon owned and operated Ackett's Confectionery in Nashville for several years. She had a ready smile and compassion for everyone she met.
After her children had grown, Helen returned to school to become a beautician. She opened her own salon in downtown Nashville and practiced for over 25 years. In 1990, she retired to care for her husband Leon who had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Helen was a past president of the ladies auxiliary for VFW Post #8260. She was also past Worthy Matron in Eastern Star, Laurel Chapter #33 in Nashville.
Helen is survived by her two daughters, Marlene (Gary) Foote of Caledonia MI, Marsha Elliston of Nashville MI, her son, Leonard (Judy) Ackett of Concord NC, four grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Leon in 2004, brothers infant Joseph, John, Leo; sisters Maggie, Pauline, Dorothy; and her granddaughter Heather Slattery.
Memorial Services were held at The Nashville United Methodist Church, Nashville, MI, on Tuesday, August 6 with Pastor Becky Ebb-Speese officiating.
Interment took place privately at the Lakeview Cemetery Nashville, MI.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Nashville United Methodist Church.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville, MI. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net