Helen K. Bussan, age 62, of Dubuque, passed away unexpectedly at 11:40 a.m., on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at her home.  To honor Helen’s life, private family services were held at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Burial will be at a later date in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Helen was born on January 12, 1960, in Davenport, Iowa, daughter of Dale and Dolores (Ressler) Walbrun.

Helen attended school in Dubuque and graduated from Dubuque Senior High School, Class of 1979.  She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Robert Bussan, on August 25, 1984, at Sacred Heart Church in Dubuque.  Helen was a devoted full time wife and homemaker who took impeccable care of her home.  She also took pride in her appearance and was a fashionista who loved to accessorize her outfits.  Helen was a social butterfly who loved taking road trips, playing Bingo and planning family events.  She liked going out to eat and never turned down a good German meal.  She and Bob liked traveling the tri-state area and using their CB Radios.  Helen had a big heart and was a kind and generous person who always looked out for her family and friends.  She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Those left to cherish Helen’s memory include

her husband,
Robert “Bob” Bussan, Dubuque, IA;

and her siblings,
Dale (Gina) Walbrun, Dubuque, IA,
Chris (Mark) Krolick, Dubuque, IA
and Carol (Tom) Palya, Centennial, CO;

a brother-in-law,
Jeff McCarron, Dubuque, IA;

and several nieces and nephews.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Cheryl McCarron; and a niece, Sarah Krolick.

Helen’s family would like to thank the staff of UnityPoint Lymphedema Clinic, especially Jessie, for helping Helen these past months making her days more comfortable.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.behrfuneralhome.com