Dewitt Obits

Helen Robinson

 Helen Robinson departed this life on 8:17 A.M. September 30, 2021 at Vonderlieth Living Center, Mt. Pulaski, IL at the age of 105 to enter her eternal home in Heaven

 

Graveside services will be 10 AM, Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Harmony Cemetery, Beason, IL. Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL is in charge of arrangements.  The family requests face masks to be worn at services.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to The Kenney Fire Department, The Kenney Heritage Association, or The Kenney Civic League.

 

Helen was born October 22, 1915 in Bloomington, IL the daughter of Bruno and Jessie (Hauskins) VonBosselmann. She married Richard Robinson in 1949 at “The Little Brown Church in the Vale” in Iowa. Helen’s parents, husband Richard and sister Ruth preceded her in death.

 

Survivors include her son, Fritz (Chris) Robinson, Kenney, IL; grandsons, Brandon (Becky) Robinson and Brian (Kristen) Robinson; great-grandsons, Grant Robinson and George Robinson; plus several nieces and nephews.

 

Helen worked 28 years as a cook at DeWitt County Nursing Home.  She always loved preparing meals for her family and spending time with them.  Helen was a great Mother, Grandma, Great-grandma, Sister, aunt, and Friend to so many.  She leaves a special place in many people’s hearts and will be dearly missed.

 

A special thank you to Bonnie Schmid and Linda M. Short for their wonderful care.