Helen Durkee

1956-2021

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Helen Marie “Mickey” Durkee, 65, Gerald, passed away Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Washington.

She was born March 5, 1956, to Rollie and Bertha (Wilson) Gilpin in St. Louis.

She was united in marriage to Kenneth Durkee in St. Louis.

Mickey was preceded in death by parents Rollie and Bertha; brother Donnie Gilpin; sisters Glenda Eiring and Sherry Shepherd; and nephew D.J. Gilpin.

She is survived by husband Kenneth of 33 years; step-daughter Maegan Varvel of Coloma, Mich.; brothers Jimmy Gilpin and wife Tina of Gerald, and Richard Gilpin and wife Gina of Des Moines, Iowa; sisters Sue Davis of Gerald, Deronda Gilpin of Overland, and Laura Travis and husband James of Owensville; and three grandchildren.

Visitation will be Wednesday, Nov. 3, from 9–10:30 a.m. at Gottenstroeter Funeral Home Chapel, Gerald. There will be no funeral services. Interment will be at Jefferson Barracks Cemetery, St. Louis.

Arrangements entrusted to Gottenstroeter Funeral Home, Gerald.