Helaine Sue Crohn Berger Trachtenberg passed away peacefully at home at 92. Born in St. Louis, MO., she graduated from Highland Park High School and later attained an Associate Degree in Interior Design. At Lake Texoma, one of her favorite places to fish and have fun, she brought style to boats through her business, Helaine Designs. Helaine loved to cook and shared her love through her culinary treats. One of her passions was art. She loved to paint and shared her artwork with family and friends alike. She was beloved by a broad group of lifetime friends, including “The Vodka Girls” with whom she shared years of laughter, love, and friendship
Preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Mary Crohn, and her dear brother and sister-in-law, Buddy and Ellyn Crohn. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Barbara Einsohn (Philip); Mindy Berger (Terri) and Steven Berger (Elizabeth); and remembered as Nonnie by her beloved grandchildren Gabriel, Emily, Max (Shannyn), Blake, Kyle, Jacque (Ian), Jessica (Jacob) and by her adored great-grandchildren, Osiav, Zayla, Cosmo, Nicholas, Bishop, Collin, Jackson, Noelle, and Collette as well as her nieces and nephews. The family thanks Tammy, Sherrea, and all who cared for Helaine with kindness and dignity.
A memorial service will be held Thursday April 10, 3:00 PM at Temple Emanu-El. In leu of flowers please make a donation to the Temple Emanu-El Rose Marion and Lee H. Berg Building Fund or your favorite charity.
