Helen Virginia Ness, 96, of Owatonna died Sunday, August 10, 2014 at Homestead Hospice House. She was born October 26, 1917 in Medford, MN the daughter of Louis and Rosena (Bredlow) Wirowek. Helen graduated from OHS in 1935, and started working as an operator for Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. She was united in marriage to Floyd Ness on April 16, 1939 in Owatonna. She later worked at Woolworth's, Kummeth Manufacturing, and Jostens retiring from Jostens in 1980. Helen was a member of Associated Church for over 50 years, a member of Senior Place, Hospital Auxiliary, Healthy Seniors, Peppy Club (an extension group), and R.S.V.P. Helen lived in Steele County all of her life and for over 70 years in the same neighborhood. Some of her hobbies included gardening, sewing, and fishing with the family. She had a floor loom in her home and for over fifty years wove over 1,000 rugs. She also made over 100 baby quilts for the hospital auxiliary and her family. She is survived by her children Kathaleen (Arthur) Hasert of Kenyon, Marilyn Nelson of Stillwater, Pooka Ness (Randy Borchers) of Viola, WI, Diane Ness of Owatonna, Patricia Ness (Richard Vandermade) of Elk River, Nancy Ness (Michael Pearson) of Owatonna, and Ron Ness of Owatonna. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and 13 great great grandchildren, daughter in law Shirley Ness of Owatonna and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Floyd, an infant daughter, son Roger, sister Maxine Piepho, and two brothers Alfred and Robert, and 2 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home on Wednesday August 13, 2014 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and at The Associated Church on Thursday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Funeral services will be held Thursday August 14, 2014 at 11:00 AM at The Associated Church with The Reverend James D. Oberg officiating. Interment will be in the Owatonna Memorial Gardens in Owatonna. Memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society, Juvenile Diabetes Assoc., or to The Associated Church. Visitation: 08/13/2014 16:00 08/13/2014 19:00 Service: and one hour prior to the service at the church 08/14/2014 11:00