Helen Rose (Galetka) Zak, 68, of Hallettsville, died March 20, 2009. She was born on January 17, 1941 to Charles & Antonia Trlica Galetka in Hallettsville. She attended Boethel School during her early years, and she graduated from Hallettsville High School in 1959. She married Johnnie A. Zak on October 29, 1960; they were blessed with 4 children, Arlene, Kathy, Jean, and John.

Helen decorated cakes for 30 years, and seamstress for several years. She enjoyed deer hunting and playing Tarock, tennis, cards, and dominoes with friends and family. In her younger days, Helen belonged to a local square dancing club at Applet's Hill. She was a member of and Sunday School Teacher for Vsetin Czech Moravian Brethren Church. She was also a member of SPJST Lodge #4, Christian Sisters, and secretary/treasurer for R.V.O.S. Lodge #34 of Vsetin.

Helen is survived by: her husband Johnnie; daughters, Kathleen Smolik & husband Melvin of Hallettsville, Jean Wick & husband Edward of Weimar; son John Zak & wife Anita of Hallettsville; grandchildren, Tucker, Trevor, and Tracie Smolik; Samantha, Molly, and Amy Jo Wick; Claire and Emma Zak; and sister Dorothy (Galetka) Henneke of Hallettsville.

Helen was preceded in death by; her parents Charles & Antonia Galetka, daughter Arlene (Zak) Koehn, brother Alex Galetka, and sister Margaret Haase.

Service: 10 am, Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at Vsetin Czech Moravian Brethren Church. Visitation: 2 pm, Tuesday at Kubena Funeral Home in Hallettsville. Prayer Service: 7 pm, Tuesday at Kubena Funeral Home. Officiate: Rev. Mark Labaj. Pallbearers: Trevor Smolik, Tucker Smolik, Gilbert Henneke, David Zak, Tynan Zak, and Cameron Zak. Burial: Vsetin Cemetery. Memorials: Vsetin Czech Moravian Brethren Church or Hospice of South Texas.