Helen Celia Hynes, 79, of Northfield, passed away Friday, May 22. She was born May 22, 1936 in Willow River, Minnesota to Frank Leonard and Agnes Pearl (nee Chemlewski) Cich. Helen is survived by her daughter Patricia (Julia Kenney) Hynes; son John (Corinne) Hynes; grandson Kyle; and sister Rosemary (Chuck) Shoenig. She was preceded in death by her husband James; and 5 siblings. Helen will be forever loved and treasured. Visitation is scheduled for 4-7 PM Tuesday, May 26 at the Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Avenue, Apple Valley, and 1 hour prior to a 10:30 AM Funeral Service, Wednesday, May 27, at the Mortuary. Helen will be laid to rest with her husband James in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis.