Helen E. Rodgers' Obituary
Forsyth- Helen E. Rodgers (Crabtree), 87, of Forsyth, passed away Thursday, November 03, 2016 with her family by her side.
Helen was born November 6, 1928 in Maroa, IL, the daughter of Charles and Ernestine (Malone) Crabtree. She graduated from Maroa High School. Class of 1946. Helen attended Brown’s Business College. She was also a life time member of Maroa United Methodist Church. Helen worked as a secretary and later retired from Carson Prairie Scott. She was a 60 + years member of the Beta Sigma Phi, and a member of the Elks Ladies. She wrapped gifts at Von Maur during Christmas for several years.She married James D. Rodgers on April 8, 1950 in Maroa, IL. They shared 54 wonderful years together.
Helen leaves behind her daughters, Becky (Rick) Gaede of Oreana, Donna (Thomas) Maloney of Warrensburg; grandchildren, Chris (Stephanie) Gaede, Tisha (Jaime) Zavala, Corey (Kristine) Maloney, Cara Maloney; great-grandchildren, Cecilia Zavala and Conner Maloney; step-granddaughter, Morgan Woolum.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and one brother.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Heartland Manor Care.
Services are to be held at 11 AM Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Maroa Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Lambert-Eaten Disease Association.
The family of Helen E. Rodgers is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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