Helen Blake, 85, of Akron, Iowa passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa. Memorial Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 9, 2010 at Carlsen Funeral Home – Schroeder Chapel in Akron, Iowa. Interment will be at a later date. Visitation with the family present will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Monday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.carlsenfuneralhome.com.