Donald C. Hellum

Stoughton- Donald C. Hellum, age 86, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born in Stoughton on June 17, 1928, the son of Maxwell and Jennie Hellum. On March 26, 1946 Don married Delores Pickarts in Manchester, Iowa. Together they enjoyed travelling. Don worked for the City of Stoughton Streets Dept. for over 30 years. He was a volunteer fire fighter for the Stoughton Fire Dept. for 13 years. Following his retirement Don enjoyed making donuts and lefse, hunting and fishing. He was a member of First Lutheran Church. Don is survived by his wife of 69 years, Delores; two daughters, Janice (Bob) Niblo of Winnebago, IL, and Diane (Gary) Kirby of WI Dells; four grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and one great great grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents; and infant brother, Maxwell Dean Hellum. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at Cress Funeral Home in Stoughton, with Rev. John Shep officiating. Friends and relatives are invited to a luncheon, immediately following the services, at the Stoughton American Legion Post 59. Visitation will take pl...[more]

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from 9:30 AM until the time of services Wednesday. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church, Agrace HospiceCare Inc. of Madison, or Skaalen Retirement Services. A special thank you to the staffs of St. Mary's Hospital and Agrace HospiceCare Inc. of Fitchburg. Please share your memories. Cress Funeral Service 206 W. Prospect Street Stoughton, WI 53589 (608) 873-9244