Helen Ames, 92, of Christopher, IL passed away March 1, 2015 at Herrin Hospital
Helen was born March 28, 1922 in Christopher, the daughter of Leon Kaminski and Bernice (Sufalko) Kaminski and they both preceded her in death.
She was married to Polie Ames and he preceded her in death on September 15, 2002.
Helen worked as an LPN at Miner’s Hospital and also as a homemaker.
She was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church, in Christopher.
Helen is survived by her children, Mary and Jim Moyers, Mulkeytown, IL, Loretta and Fred Basolo, Coello, IL, Theresa and Bob Greenwood, Mulkeytown, and Priscilla Flowers, Mulkeytown; grandchildren Misty and Jason Lee, Windy Moyers, Brittany Knoup, Felecia Basolo, Bobbi and Jesse Gordon, Courtney and Lyn Severs, Rachael and Garrett Janello, Khorey and Holley Anderton and Alechia and Gabe Sveda, Lacey Holt, Larry Ames Flowers and also 18 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister-in-law, Mary Kaminski and three special nieces, Jane Gregory, David Lawton and Mary Bernice Nemenski. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a daughter Julie Anderton, two sisters and two brothers.
A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at St. Andrews Catholic Church, Christopher, IL with Father Blazine officiating. There will be no visitation. Burial will be at St. Andrews Catholic Cemetery, Christopher, IL.
In lieu of flowers donations can be to the St. Andrews Cemetery Fund and will be available at the church or funeral home. Gilbert Funeral Home, Christopher IL, is in charge of arrangements.
For more information go to gilbertfuneralhomes.com.
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