Ella Mae Heliker

Ella Mae Heliker, 101, of Sioux City, passed away May 8, 2020 at a local nursing home.  No services will be held at this time.  Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.  Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel is handling arrangements.  Online condolences may be made to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Ella was born on December 16, 1918 in Correctionville, Iowa to Chris and Alvina Hansen.  Her father came from Germany to Holstein, Iowa before moving to Correctionville.  She attended school in Anthon, Iowa and had 7 brothers and sisters: Bill (Lily) Hansen, Margaret Hansen (Knittel), Emil (Phylis) Hansen, Doris Hansen (Hall), Alvie (Melba) Hansen, Ila Hansen (Jorgensen), Darold (Donna) Hansen.  All have preceded her in death.  On March 6, 1943 she was united in marriage to Dwight Heliker in Alliance, NE.  Together they moved to Sioux City.  Ella worked at Kresges Store for 15 years and then at Williges Clothing Store for 38 years, retiring in 1999.  It was there that she recievedan award for “service to Williges.”  After her husband passed away in 1981, Ella moved to Ida Grove to be with her daughter Diane.  Ella returned to Sioux City in 2007.  During her many years, she was a devoted wife, mother, and shared a special love and caring for her family.

Those left to honor her memory include her daughter Diane Heliker, Sioux City; nieces, nephews, and many more family and friends.

Ella shared a close bond with her daughter, she spent her last days together with Diane through a window.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice in Ella’s name.