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1923

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2024

Helen Basarowich Obituary

Helen was born February 13, 1923 and passed away January 12, 2024. She was a 5th generation five times in her 100 years of life.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Nick and recently her three brothers, Henry, Joseph and Fred Pfeifer of Winnipeg, Canada. All were in their late 90's.

She is survived by her two daughters, Joan Dewing Morello of Ft. Pierce, FL and Judy Basarowich of Anoka; two granddaughters, Camille Dewing of North Carolina and Jodie Theis Mathew of Ramsey, MN; four great-grandchildren, Nick and TJ Mathew and Allyson and Josh Theis; and then came a great-great granddaughter, Kori.

Helen will be taken home to Beausejour, Manitoba, Canada and will join her husband and parents and rest in peace.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Baltimore Sun on Jan. 16, 2024.

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