Helen L Frank

Born February 9, 1945 in Chicago, she married Kermin "Bud" Tinkham in 1974 in Peoria.  He died November 23, 2002 in Peoria.  She also was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Buddy Tinkham and Allen Tinkham, and one grandson, Christopher Tinkham.

Surviving are two daughters, Tina (Jason) Pudney of Bartonville and Cherrie (Truman) Schuck of Peoria; two sons, Clarence (Virginia) Tinkham of Peoria and Bobby (Amanda) Tinkham of Pekin; twenty five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and one very special niece Debra Lynch of Georgia.

A homemaker, Helen loved to crochet and knit.

Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Creve Coeur.  Pastor Jack Thompson will officiate.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral.  Cremation will be accorded following services.

Memorial contributions may be given to Meals-On-Wheels at 5409 N. Knoxville Ave. Peoria, IL 61614.

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