Lillian Helling Obituary, Funeral Arrangements For Lillian Helling

Publish date: 2024-05-17
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Lillian Helling Obituary, Death – Lillian M. Helling, 86, of rural Fort Madison, Iowa, peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by family on January 23, 2024, at 11:50 p.m. Born on August 3, 1937, in Houghton, Iowa, to William and Loretta Hellweg Jacobsmeier, Lillian married Stanley B. Helling on January 26, 1957, at Sacred Heart Church in Fort Madison.

In her youth, Lillian was a pioneering Candy Striper at Sacred Heart Hospital in Fort Madison. A dedicated homemaker, she also assisted her husband on the farm. Lillian was an active member of Holy Family Parish and found joy in baking, singing, writing poetry, camping, square dancing, and ballroom dancing, with a special fondness for the waltz. Renowned for her cinnamon rolls, infectious giggle, and sense of humor, Lillian sang bass in the barbershop quartet, the L-Aires, alongside her sisters.

Lillian is survived by her husband, Stanley Helling, and their seven children: Marvin, Steve, Mark (Julie), Darrel (Patrick Bell), Margaret (Paul Cooper), Patrick (Mike Rasso), and Marilyn (Brian Dingus). She leaves behind 11 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and anticipates the arrival of a great-granddaughter, Lyla Houston. Lillian is also survived by her sisters, Luanne Pruett and Laura Hyatt.

Preceded in death by her parents, a step-grandson, Michael Miller, and four siblings, Wendell, Martin, Justin Jacobsmeier, and Lorene Ellerhoff, Lillian’s legacy is one of love and support for her family. A visitation will be held at King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory on Monday, January 29, 2024, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Rev. Dean Graber will offer words at 6:00 p.m. The funeral mass is scheduled for Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, officiated by Rev. Gary Beckman, followed by burial at Gethsemane Cemetery. The family appreciates the support and condolences during this time of loss.

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