Helen Marie Bjorklund, age 93 of New London, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home and surrounded by family on Thursday, March 18, 2021.
Private funeral services will be held at Elliott Chapel with Reverend David Mixon officiating. Interment will be at Burge Cemetery, New London.
The daughter of Andrew and Esther (Johnson) Aslagson, Helen was born July 5, 1927 in Holmes City, Minnesota. Helen and her husband, Lloyd Andrew Bjorklund, lived in Minnesota and Montana before moving to New London in 1962.
Helen lived a private life and found great joy in being a homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother to five generations. She loved to play cards, do jigsaw puzzles, and was an exceptionally good speller. Most of all, she enjoyed visiting with family, near and far, either in person or on the telephone. She will be dearly missed.
Helen is survived by seven of her children: Ronald of New London, Bonita (Gene) Kerr of Lake Saint Louis, Missouri; Gloria Detrick of Mount Pleasant; David (Debby) of Ankeny, Iowa; Deborah (Rusty) Antel of Columbia, Missouri; Sharon of New London, Tamara (Michael Harris) of New London; 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law LaVerne Aslagson; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings; husband; sons Thomas and Phelan; and sons-in-law John Williams and Jim Detrick.
The family extends deep gratitude for the loving care Helen received the last several months from EveryStep Hospice. A memorial in Helen’s name has been established with EveryStep Hospice, 118 N Main St, Mt Pleasant, IA 52641. Online condolences may be expressed at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.