Helen started her career working at Peoria Dry Goods, retiring from the Illinois American Water Co. She was a member of St. Thomas Church in Peoria Heights.
She is survived by her four children, Rebecca (John) Davis with whom she made her home, Kathleen Skierski of Carrollton, TX, Gregory Culjan of South Carolina and Barbara Culjan of Morton; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and 9 siblings.
Cremation has been accorded. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, at St. Thomas Church in Peoria Heights, with Fr. Thomas Taylor officiating. There will be no visitation. Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel is in charge of arrangements.