Helen Elich was born in Butte and spent the majority of her life on the East side of town on Ohio St. Her parents were Joseph Elich and Martha Cacich Elich. Helen attended Grant School, then went on to graduate from Butte High. On April 4, 1948, she married James Ronco. They had three children, Jeri, Jim and Jill. After the kids were all in school Helen started her career with Safeway on Park St, then spent the end of her grocery checker career at the Safeway on Front St. opening the store very early in the morning. On days off Helen would camp and fish with her family. After retirement, she would still get up before the sun and wait for her paper to work on the word puzzles. She also enjoyed gardening, reading and cooking feasts for her family.
Helen is survived by her daughter, Jeri (Jake) Hart, and son, Jim (Faye) Ronco; her grandchildren, James (Tina) Clay, Jason (Dayla) Hart, Chas Ronco Pitcher, and JJ (Roshanda) Ronco; great grandchildren, Montana Clay, Grace Clay, Noah Clay, Brennan Hart, Gianna Hart, and Jaymee Ronco; and her great, great granddaughter, Brynlee Clay.
Helen is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Martha Elich; her husband, James Ronco; her brothers, Joseph Elich and John Elich; sister, Madeline Elich Neilson; and daughter, Jill Ronco Clay.
The family would like to thank extended family members, Rosie and Ron Granberg, and Aurelee Stanisich, for their devotion to Helen. Also, Helen’s one in million friend, Joyce Murie.
No services are planned at this time.
Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Helena. Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Helen and her family.
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Bryan Seidita says
This fine lady lived a long life, good knowing you Helen
Sympathy to the family!
Debra Appelman says
Once again, the Appelman family sends our deepest condolences. We were long time neighbors and long time friends on the east side. We shared a unique childhood and always we knew we were loved and cared for. Deb & Bonnie
Max, Carol & Trent MIHALICK says
Our condolences for you during this difficult time. May God bless her, you and your family.
cindy Atcheson says
So sorry for your loss
Jack & Cindy Atcheson
Karla Hart says
She was a wonderful lady and my mom and dad knew her personally. She would visit them and as I got older saw her at the store. She was bigger then life. Condolences to her family.