Nashville - Mary Denise Hellman, 62, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 in Nashville surrounded by her family. She was born on November 21, 1958 in Nashville to Leon B. and Helen (Kanngiesser) Vierthaler. Mary married Steven Hellman on September 5, 1977 in Zenda. They were married for 44 years.
Mary graduated from Nashville-Zenda High School in 1976. She was a postmaster for the United States Postal Service in Zenda and Cunningham until she retired. She spent her retirement as a homemaker and the backbone of the family. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church in Zenda and was treasurer of the Altar Society. She was master chef of the Hellman household. She enjoyed her family especially her grandchildren, cooking, gardening, visiting Colorado and attending all her children and grandchildren's activities.
She is survived by her husband, Steve; sons, Phillip S. (Katie) Hellman of Nashville, Chad E. Hellman of Medicine Lodge and Bryan G. (Darla Plante) Hellman of Wichita; mother, Helen Vierthaler of Zenda; sisters, Elaine Nowak of Lawton, Oklahoma, Judy (Dave Dyer) Jones of Wichita and Karen (Greg) Stucky of Moundridge; sister in-law, Linda Vierthaler of Wichita; grandchildren, Daniel Hellman, Connor Hellman and Victoria Hellman; and many nieces and nephews.
Mary is preceded in death by her father, Leon Vierthaler; infant daughter, Elizabeth J. Hellman; and Brother, Edward Vierthaler.
Visitation will be Thursday, September 16, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Family will receive friends at St. John Catholic Church in Zenda from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. with Rosary and Vigil Service starting at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 17, 2021 at St. John Catholic Church, Zenda with Father Roger Lumbre presiding. Burial will follow at St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Nashville.
Memorials may be made to St. John Catholic Church or Arrowhead West in care of Larrison Mortuary.