Helma Elisabeth Marinelli was born in Berlin Germany and migrated to the United States at age 11 through Ellis Island.
Helma grew up in New York City and lived in NJ, AZ, & CA over the years. Helma became a naturalized US citizen in 1971.
She is survived by her daughter Gina Coursen, son-in-law Jeff Coursen and her two grandchildren Kaitlyn Coursen and Conner Coursen and her faithful companion, Gidget (a peekapoo). Helma was an avid dog lover and had many faithful companions over the years.