Helen J. Rada, 84, of Great Falls, MT, passed away at her home of natural causes on September 6, 2015. No services will be held per her request. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Croxford Funeral Home. A private interment will be held at a later date.

Helen was born on March 3, 1931, in Great Falls to Charles and Catherine Lorang. She was united in marriage to Fred Rada in 1950. They had four wonderful children and later divorced.

A woman of many talents, Helen was a homemaker, worked as a realtor, worked at the Catholic Diocese of Great Falls, and at Kranz Flowers. She enjoyed gardening, crafting, and decorating her home for all of the holidays. She loved all animals; especially her dogs, cats, surviving dog Dolly and kitty Suzi.

Survivors include twin sister, Mary (Ernie) Seidl of Great Falls; sisters, Anna Lingel of Bigfork and Lucy Helsper of Anaconda; daughters, Sandy (Gary) Grensten of Lewistown, Karin Sapp of Billings, Kathy Neidigh of Great Falls; son, Dave (Merrie) Rada; grandchildren, Jason (Bobi) Grensten of Missoula, Tim (Betsy Erickson) Grensten of Lewistown, Joe (Nicole Van Horn) Grensten of Missoula, Brandyn (Katie) Rada of Reno, NV, Danny Rosbarskey of Great Falls; great-grandchildren, Ethan, Jorrin, Lainie, Jadyn, Nathan, Matthew, Jasmine, Chase, Chloe, Levi; great-great-grandson, Joshua.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Katy Hugg and Sylvia Mammon; grandson Greg.

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