Mary L. Helmke-Shephard, age 61, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 22, 2005.
She was preceded in death by sons, Gilbert and John Helmke; and husband, John Shephard.
Survivors include her daughters, Mary Jones and husband, Arthur; and Carolina Helmke; daughter-in-law, Mary Lou Helmke; sons, Elroy Helmke and wife, Raquel; Jerry Helmke and wife, Rosa; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and numerous brothers and sisters; and her beloved cats, Freddy and BG.
