Helen Subialka

Subialka, Helen C., age 63, of Emily, MN, died peacefully December 16, 2021, surrounded by loving family, after a challenging struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Helen was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Marjorie Subialka. She is survived by her daughter Julia Karvel, loving partner and caregiver Francis Schroeder, sisters Jeanne Subialka, Carol Subialka (Thomas Vetter), Mary Subialka-Perry (Jeffrey Perry); brothers Paul Subialka, Joseph Subialka (Carol Mates), James Subialka (Darlene), Andy Subialka (Mina Rodriguez); nieces Kelly (Subialka) Hauptman, Teresa Subialka, Anna Subialka; nephews Michael J. Subialka, Dane Frigstad, John Subialka, and Alexander and Miles Perry.

Helen was born in Minneapolis. After attending North High, she graduated as an exchange student in Old Lyme, Conn., studied at Macalester College and then the University of Minnesota, where she received a degree in fine arts. She was a free spirit who loved exploring nature, gardening, traveling, music, Cajun dancing, creating art in a wide variety of mediums, and spending time with family and friends. She lived in St. Paul for many years and then moved north eight years ago where she lived artfully, experiencing and creating beauty. We will miss her vibrant presence and her curious and playful nature. A celebration of her life is being planned for the spring. Brenny Funeral Chapel (brenny.com) for more information.

Celebration of Life for Helen Subialka

The celebration will be held on the evening of June 3 at the Como Historic Streetcar Station.

1224 Lexington Pkwy N, St. Paul

It is a stone building with a red roof and large arched windows located in the NE corner of the Lexington Pkwy and Como Ave intersection

We suggest parking at the Como Regional Park Pool located at

1151 Wynne Ave, St. Paul

The distance from the parking lot to the Streetcar Station is .35 miles. Someone in red will be at the lot to assist you. This attendant and shuttle service, if needed, will be available from 6:00-6:25 and after the celebration.

(Parking also available on street in surrounding neighborhood. Observe any parking signs)

-Schedule of events-

Friday June 3, 2022

6:00-6:30 Welcoming

6:30-7:15 Memorial Service

7:15-9:00 Open house

The open house is a celebration of Helen with music and light refreshments.

You may bring any personal memories or audible offerings (poems, etc) about Helen you’d like to share as a gift to the family. There will be a recording device available during the open house for anyone who would like to share in this way.

If you have further questions please contact Julia at JuliaKarvel14@gmail.com

(Site opens at 2:30 for deliveries)