Memorial services for Helen L. Purdy, 92, of Alden will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Alden. The Rev. Greg Ofsdahl will officiate. Interment will be in Alden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com.

Helen died on Sunday, July 5, 2015, at St. John’s Lutheran Community.

Helen Loraine Purdy was born on Oct. 20, 1922, in Winnebago County, Iowa, the daughter of David and Clara (Vold) Hanna. She grew up there and went to country schools. Helen graduated from Lake Mills High School in 1940 and went on to school at Luther College in Decorah. On March 24, 1945, Helen was united in marriage to Roy B. Purdy at North Prairie Church in Scarville. They moved to the Alden area in 1951 where they farmed together until moving into town in 1984. Helen was very active in school organizations, such as the Parent Teacher Association when her children were young. She was an active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, served on the altar guild and in various women’s groups. Early in her life she worked as a teacher in rural schools and at Scarville School. Helen enjoyed baking — especially buns, for which she was well-known — quilting and growing flowers.

Survivors include her children George (Michell) Purdy of Mahtomedi, Carla Kilpatrick of Rochester and Daniel (Joyce) Purdy of Albert Lea; grandchildren Mark (Erin) Purdy, Andy (Mollie) Purdy, Amy (Mike) Runkle and Sarah Purdy; great-grandchildren Alli Runkle, Connor Purdy and Clare Purdy; brother, Reuben Hanna; brothers-in-law James Lovick and LuVern Purdy; sister-in-law, Ovila Hanna; and many nieces and nephews.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roy; two sisters; a brother; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.