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Helen Marie Hartmann, 87, leaves memories of Christmas gatherings and a welcoming home

NEW HAMPTON — Helen Marie (Stange) Hartmann, 87, passed away September 24, 2026, in New Hampton, surrounded by family. Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 9, at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton, with burial at New Hampton City Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for 4–7 p.m. Thursday, October 8, at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in New Hampton, continuing one hour before Friday’s service at the church.
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NEW HAMPTON — Helen Marie (Stange) Hartmann, 87, passed away September 24, 2026, in New Hampton, surrounded by family.

Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 9, at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton, with burial at New Hampton City Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for 4–7 p.m. Thursday, October 8, at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in New Hampton, continuing one hour before Friday’s service at the church.

Born June 28, 1939, Helen graduated from Waucoma High School in 1958 and married Albert Hartmann in 1962. They shared 59 years together before his death.

Faith, service and hospitality shaped her life. She taught Sunday school, volunteered with hospice, led 4-H activities and worked for 25 years at Powell’s Variety Store.

Christmas gatherings, homemade cookies and birthday angel food cakes became cherished family traditions. Her grandchildren held an especially dear place in her heart.

Survivors include her children, Karen Malone, Kristi Klinkhammer and Kurt Hartmann; brothers Fred and Larry Stange; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.

Family and friends may read Helen’s complete obituary and share memories through Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home.

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