Helen Ione Einck, 100, died Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City, Iowa.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home with Sister Diana Blong officiating. Inurnment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the service. Friends are invited to join the family for lunch at noon at the Columbus Club, 502 W. Clark Street, Charles City.
Helen was born December 19, 1925, in Charles City to Anthony John and Katherine Ellizabeth (Doerr) Einck. The family moved to a farm outside New Hampton when she was seven. She attended country school through eighth grade and later proudly obtained her GED. Helen worked for F. W Woolworth’s, Ben Franklin, and Theisen’s in several positions, including management of the Ben Franklin store in Osage.
Helen is survived by 26 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Don (Margaret) and Wayne (Leatrice) Einck; sisters, Vera (Matthias) Schmitt, Oril (William) Schmitt, Ardis (Robert) Wiltse, Ila (Charley) Mihm and Dorothy (Clarence) Carr; and nephew Jerome Schmitt.
Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, 1205 South Main Street, Charles City, Iowa 50616 is in charge of local arrangements. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall for the family at www.hauserfh.com.
