Linda Carol Helland

Linda Carol Helland, 76, of Eldora, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Eldora Specialty Care in Eldora. A memorial Gathering will be held 4 to 6 p.m. July 10, 2021, at the Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Creps Chapel in Eldora, Iowa. Inurnment will be private. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Linda was born on Oct. 6, 1944, in her family’s home in Goodell, Iowa. She was the daughter of Ada and Weston Hughes. On July 11, 1964, Linda was married and was blessed with three boys. Later on, Linda met Gene Helland and they were united in marriage and made their home in Fonda, Iowa. Linda loved old country music and dancing and was an avid collector of owls. Linda also enjoyed playing cards with her friends and family.

Linda is survived by her sons Tim (Krista) Cooper of Conrad, Iowa, and Scott (Laurie) Cooper of Bradford, Iowa; grandchildren Jordan (Harley) Nigh of Essex, Iowa, Blake Cooper of Conrad, Iowa, Drew Cooper of Steamboat Rock, Iowa, and Garrett Cooper of Steamboat Rock, Iowa; great-grandson Jaxson; sister Rebecca (Steve) Frerichs of Steamboat Rock, Iowa; brother Paul (Judy) Hughes of Mesa, Ariz.; sisters-in-law Margaret Hughes of Marion, Iowa, Suzette Hughes of Trusdale, Iowa, and Jan Hughes of Clear Lake, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Gene; infant son; brothers Lee, Gary, Lyle, Darwin, and Keith; and sisters Barbara, Virginia, and Lola Mae.

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