Helen A. Ahrens' Obituary
Helen A. Ahrens, 97 yrs., of Columbia, IL, passed away at Oak Hill Care Center, Waterloo, IL. She was born in Maeystown, IL, the daughter of the late Alfred and Rosa (Mueller) Schaefer. She had been a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, where she had been a Past President of the Women's League, Columbia Senior Citizens, and the Hungry 8 Card Club. She had been a secretary with the United Way - St. Louis Bureau for Men, as well as the Valmeyer School District Superintendent's secretary. She was married to the late LeRoy Ahrens. They were married on April 24, 1940 in Valmeyer, IL. He had passed away in 1979.
VisitationSunday, April 19, 2015 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmLawlor Funeral HomeMonday, April 20, 2015 10:00 am - 11:00 amSt. Paul United Church of ChristColumbia, IL
ServicesMonday, April 20, 2015 11:00 amSt. Paul United Church of ChristColumbia, IL
IntermentEvangelical St. Paul CemeteryColumbia, IL
Memorial Contribution SuggestionsAs an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to: St. Paul United Church of Christ - Special Music Fund, 127 N. St. Paul, Columbia, IL 62236
SurvivorsDaughter, Susan (Tom) Kuergeleis of Columbia, ILGrandchildren, Amy (Joshua) Mistler of Columbia, IL, Jennifer Kuergeleis of St. Louis, MO, Amanda (Matthew) Buhr of Columbia, IL, Michael (Angela) Ahrens of Dewitt, IA, Brian (Joy) Ahrens of Los Angeles, CA, Lisa (Scott) Denker of Des Moines, IA, Matthew (Carrie) Ahrens of Dewitt, IA 12 Great Grandchildren Daughter-In-Law, Marilyn Ahrens of Dewitt, IA Nieces and NephewsOther Relatives and Friends
Also Preceded In Death BySon, Warren Ahrens Sister, Hilda Buettner
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