Helen L.  Minkin, 91, of Hurley, and a former longtime Erwin Township, Ironwood resident,  died Thursday, April 12, 2012, in Ironwood.      The former Helen Finco was  born May 12, 1920, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Casper and Adele (Jurasin)  Finco. She worked in a defense plant during World War II in Cleveland, Ohio, and  was employed at the Hansen Glove Factory in Ironwood and Sell's Tour Guide in  Bessemer.      Helen was a member of Our  Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Ironwood. She enjoyed needlepoint  and going to the casino, and especially enjoyed spending time with her  family and grandchildren. An excellent cook and baker, she was known for her  homemade ravioli's and antipasto. She was also primary caregiver to her brother,  Joe Finco.      On Oct. 3, 1951,  she married Robert Minkin in Ironwood. He preceded her in death on June 2,  1999.      Surviving are two sons,  Rick (Debbie), Bessemer, and Jim (Sharon) Negrini, Eau Claire, Wis.; a daughter,  Rita (Lawrence) Kapugia, Wakefield; ten grandchildren and eight  great-grandchildren.      Besides her parents and  husband, Helen was preceded in death by a son, Randy; grandson, Judd  Slining; four brothers, John, Henry, Anton and Joseph Finco; and four sisters,  Anna Gottardo, Adele Negrini, Kay Bauman and Louise Williams.         Out of respect for her  wishes, cremation has taken place and private family services were  held.      Private interment will be in Riverside Cemetery,  Ironwood.      Memorial contributions may  be made to the Sky View Nursing Center Activities Fund, 309 Iron St.,  Hurley, Wis. 54534.      Online condolences can be  given to Helen's family at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.      Arrangements were with McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home and Cremation  Services of Ironwood.