Helen I Meyer Graham Pauly

1951 - 2021  (69 years)

• Name	Helen I Meyer Graham Pauly
  Born	26 Sep 1951	Wamego, Pottawatomie County, Kansas
  Gender	Female
  Died	16 Aug 2021	Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas
  Cremated	20 Aug 2021	Cremated
  Person ID	I23102	Rossville
  Last Modified	12 Jun 2022

  
  

  Father	Clarence W Meyer, Jr.,   b. 25 Sep 1929, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 24 Jan 1994, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 64 years)
  Mother	Helen Agnes Vowells Meyer
  Married	25 Sep 1950	St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas
  Documents		Marriage- Vowells, Helen-Meyer, Clarence Vowells-Meyer Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Vowells announce the marriage of their daughter, Helen to Mr. Clarence W. Meyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Meyer, which took place at 8:30 o'clock, Monday morning, Sept. 25, in a double-ring ceremony at the Immaculate Conception Church at St. Marys, Kansas. The Rev. Father John Berens read the ceremony. Mr. Harold Ryan vocalist, sang, "On This Day O Beautiful Mother," and "Ave Maria" accompanied on the organ by Mrs. Harold Ryan. Larry Joe Perry and Bernard Wensel were servers at the mass. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of eggshell satin styled with a fitted bodice, scalloped neckline, long tapering sleeves, and a full skirt extending into an aisle-wide train. Her shoulder length veil was held in place by a satin coronet and she carried a bouquet of white gladiolis. Miss Anne Marie Scanlon, of Topeka, attended her cousin as maid of honor. She wore a dress of pale blue satin and lace, with a fitted bodice and a full skirt. Her veil was of pale blue bridal illusion. She carried a bouquet of pink gladiolis. Mr. Charles Immenschuh, of Topeka, cousin of the groom, attended Mr. Meyer as best man. A dinner was served at noon at the home of the bride's parents. The bride's table was centered with a 3-tier wedding cake, topped with a miniature bride and groom. The dinner party included Father John Berens, Father Anthony Adams, the bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Vowells, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Meyer, Miss Anne Marie Scanlon, Mr. Chas. Immenschuh, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vowells, Mrs. John Schoenmen and Dr. and Mrs. W.D. Tucker. For traveling the bride wore a black green gabardine suit, dark green velvet hat and brown accessories. After a short wedding trip, the couple will be at home on a farm near St. Marys. The bride and groom are graduates of St. Marys High School. Mr. Meyer is a member of the St. Marys National Guard and will report for duty October 21. Among those from out of town who attending the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vowells and Kathleen, Miss Lucille Schoemaker, of Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Immenschuh, Mrs. Elmer Davis, Mrs. A.F. Heinish and Mrs. Gene Gillgannon, of Topeka. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cowan, Mrs. Milton Perry and Mrs. Jack Gleason, of Rossville, Mr. and Mrs. Neal Balderson and Mrs. Robert Ince Jr., of Wamego. [From 28 Sep 1950]
  Family ID	F5896	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Children	1. Shea Graham   2. Sean Graham   3. Shane Graham
  Last Modified	12 Jun 2022 17:27:48
  Family ID	F8784	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	John P Pauly,   b. 18 Jul 1998, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas
  Married	18 Jul 1998	St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas
  Last Modified	12 Jun 2022 17:28:33
  Family ID	F8785	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Died - 16 Aug 2021 - Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

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  Obituary- Pauly, Helen Helen Pauly September 26, 1951 — August 16, 2021 St. Marys—Helen I. Meyer Pauly, 69, passed away Monday August 16, 2021, at a Manhattan Hospital. She was born September 26, 1951 at Wamego, the daughter of Clarence Meyer Jr. and Helen Agnes Vowells Meyer. Helen was raised in St. Marys and graduated from St. Marys High School in 1969. Helen had worked in Topeka for Dr. Carlson and Allis-Chalmers. She worked for United Telephone Company and then Bayers Stone Company where she worked for many years. Helen later worked for US Stone Industries, LLC. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and served on the annual picnic committee, she was a adorer and helped with funeral dinners. Helen was the director of the St. Marys Chamber of Commerce for many years and was a member of the Literary Club. She served several years on the PCEDC. Helen was preceded in death by her parents and her son Shea Graham. On July 18, 1998, Helen and John P. Pauly were united in marriage in St. Marys. He survives of the home. Other survivors include two sons, Sean (Cindy) Graham, St. Louis, MO., and Shane (Debra) Graham, Topeka; her brother, Clifford (Deanna) Meyer, Wamego; her sister, Jeannie (Terry) Johnson, Olsburg; four grandchildren, Annabella, John Thomas, Amaya and Nolan; nieces, nephews and cousins. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M. Friday, August 20, 2021, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Inurnment will be private at a later date. Helen will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. until the Rosary at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, August 19, 2021, at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Building Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.