Helen Svoboda

Helen Irene Svoboda was born in Tyndall, South Dakota on June 11, 1915 to John and Mary (Koupal) Simek. She attended Tyndall grade school and graduated from Tabor High School in 1934. On June 28, 1937, Helen married Emil Svoboda in Scotland, South Dakota. She was president of St. Mary's Guild for 20 years and was active in church work and church programs. Helen worked at the Top Notch Café for over 30 years and also at Bosh's Café. She also took care of ill family members. Helen loved sharing and caring and doing things for others. Helen is survived by one daughter, Mary Kay Thompson, of Schuyler; two granddaughters, Cyndi (Chris) Davies and Amy (John) Totsch, both of Atlanta; 4 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, son-in-law and 10 sibblings. Memorials may be directed in care of the Schuyler Senior Center.