Mrs. Helen L. Zentz, 89, Etna Green, passed away peacefully at 2:55 a.m.  Nov. 12, 2020. 

Helen Zentz

She was born on Feb. 7, 1931, to Floyd and Ruby Christian Stackhouse. 

On July 24, 1949, she married the love of her life, Lowell L. Zentz, who preceded her in death on Oct. 3, 2019. 

Helen was a devoted farmer’s wife of 70 years and a mother to Michael L. Zentz and Duane R. Zentz. She enjoyed baking cookies and watching the birds. Helen was a faithful member of the Etna Green Church of Christ where she taught Sunday school for many years. 

Surviving are two sons: Mike (Lisa) Zentz, Etna Green, and Duane (Jane) Zentz, Bourbon; two granddaughters:  Andrea and Courtney; step-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. Also surviving is her sister, Doris Nifong, Warsaw. 

The family will have a graveside service Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in the Harrison Center Cemetery with Pastor Jordan Ickes of Etna Green Church of Christ officiating. 

The family requests memorial contributions be made in her memory to: Etna Green Church of Christ. 

In keeping with current COVID-19 regulations, masks are required as well as being mindful of social distancing. 

Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.