Obituary of Mary Jane Packard
Packard, Mary J. (Helgren) August 16, 1930 April 30, 2017 Age 86 of Hopkins on Sunday April 30th, 2017, surrounded by friends and family, we said goodbye to the most amazing, courageous, independent, and feisty woman that we have ever known. She always went above and beyond and taught us all the importance of family, and how she would do anything for the people she loved. Survived by children William Satterlee of Hopkins, David (Kathy) Packard of Plymouth, Kimberly Rossman of Tahachapi, CA; grandchildren, Kelli (Scott) Anderson, Kyle Packard, (Jennifer), Marissa Slezak of Fort Collins, CO, Colin and Connor Packard; brother Bob Helgren, sisters Diane (Darold) Hanson, and Kathy (Bruce) Duden. Plus, many other relatives whom she loved and cherished. Special thanks go out to Diane, Debbie, Karen and Nancy for their love and support. Preceded in death by parents Carl and Rose Helgren of Cannon Falls, husband Harvey Satterlee, daughter Susie Satterlee, sister Janet Linkert, brothers Bud and Jesse Helgren also of Cannon Falls. A celebration of Mary's life (open house) will be held on Saturday, May 13th, from 2-5 pm at The Hopkins Center for the Arts. (1111 Mainstreet)