Doris Mae Helsing's Obituary
Decatur- Doris Mae Helsing, 82, of Decatur, passed away 9:35 am Sunday, November 1, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting her family with these arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with Doris’ family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Doris was born on May 9, 1927 in Minneapolis, Minnesota the daughter of Jacob and Nellie (Gretson) Povsha. She graduated in 1945 from Central High School in Minneapolis. Doris married Rodney Carl Helsing on February 28, 1948 also in Minneapolis. Rodney preceded her in death on November 27, 2001. Doris was a member of the First Baptist Church of Decatur and member of the Faithful Followers Sunday School Class. She was also a member in the following organizations: Allstate Club, Betty Johnson Circle, Church Women United, Grace Cottage Book Club and also a longstanding volunteer at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Left to cherish her memories are sons: Craig Rodney and Bettina Joy Helsing of Washington, D.C., Timothy Scott and Brenda Sue Helsing of Columbia, Maryland and daughter, Dr. Cheryl Ann Helsing of Decatur. Also four grandchildren: Sarah, Melisssa, Emma, and Grace and one great-grandson, Noah.
She was reunited in Heaven with her husband and parents.
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