Mary Helen Walter, 95, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at her son Jack’s home in Apple River, IL.

Services will be at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday at the Miller & Steinke Funeral Home in Scales Mound, where friends may call from 1:00 p.m. until the time of services. Burial will be in the Scales Mound Township Cemetery.

Mary Helen was born May 21, 1924 to Thomas and Zella (Cusack) Harris in Cuba City Township, Wisconsin. She was called Helen for most of her life because she had an Aunt Mary and a cousin Mary.

Helen’s family moved many times during her childhood. She attended 7 different schools. On February 14, 1948 she married Calvin Walter at her parent’s home in Monticello Township.

Helen and Cal farmed for most of their married life. When they moved from the farm Cal worked at Davis Farm Supply and the Country House Grocery in Scales Mound while Helen cleaned houses.

They loved to travel, visiting almost all 50 states and Helen also visited 3 European countries. They funded their travels by cutting grass for the Scales Mound Ciitzens Cemetery for many years.

Cal and Helen loved playing cards and their many grandchildren.

Helen is survived by daughter in law Jane Walters of Sauk City, WI, daughter Mary (John) Gross of Winnebago, IL, son Mike (Beth) Walter of Scales Mound, daughter Joann (Marvin) Schultz of Scales Mound, son Jack (Kim) Walter of Apple River, and son Ted (Sherry) Walter of Prince Rupert, Canada; 15 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren and step great grandchildren; and two sisters, Verna Glasgow of Scales Mound and Fern Scott of Fort Atkinson, WI.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Calvin Walter, son Jim Walters, grandson Todd Walter, brothers Dale and Orlin Harris and sister Hazel (Harris) Walter.

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