Helen Dulock

Helen Ida (Kunkel) Dulock, age 76, of West, joyfully went to be with her blessed Lord on Sunday evening, December 28, 2008 at her residence. A rosary will be recited and Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Tours, with Rev. Ed Karasek as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Martin's Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Mrs. Dulock was born on November 1, 1932 near Otto, the daughter of Rudolph and Bertha (Plegans) Kunkel. On November 21, 1950, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, John Dulock, whom she met at a dance. They were married 40 years and one month when he preceded her in death on December 21, 1992. Helen worked in the clothing industry for J. M. Woods Manufacturing in Waco, which later became Bayly Appearl.She left there in 1984 to take care of her grandchildren. She also worked at the Elk Hall on Saturday nights, making hamburgers, fries, and nachos. Helen enjoyed cooking, the color pink, and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She made all of their birthday cakes. Helen was a member of S.P.J.S.T. Lodge #35 in Elk and St. Martin's Catholic Church in Tours. Her parents; her step-father, Rudolph Jander; her brother, Roy Kunkel; and her sister, Ruby Pavelka; also preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Gaylon Dulock and wife Tammy of Lacy Lakeview and Steve Dulock and wife Penny of Mt. Calm; two sisters, Grace Lander of Lacy Lakeview and Dorothy Banik of Elm Mott; five grandchildren, Shannon Dulock and wife Tina of Axtell, Brooke Dulock and Matt Dulock, both of Mt. Calm, and Troy Terry and Travis Terry both of Lacy Lakeview; four great-grandchildren, Rylee, Lexy, Toby, and Trevlyn; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Pallbearers will be Gene Pavelka, Donnie Pavelka, Randy Pavelka, Kenny Kunkel, Billy Kunkel, and Gary Taylor. Memorials may be made to Hillcrest Community Hospice, St. Martin's Church, or St. Martin's Cemetery Association.