- Date Of Birth: August 23, 1923
- Date Of Death: September 2, 2015
- State: Illinois
Helen Josephine Haynes, 92, of Galesburg, died peacefully Wednesday September 2, 2015 at home.
Helen was born August 23, 1923 in Council Bluffs, IA the daughter of Verle and Alice Mae (Cordrey) Hoff. She married Harvey R. Haynes in 1941. He preceded her in death in 1967. Helen is survived by three daughters, Alice (Roger) Hartshorn of East Galesburg, Carol Haynes of Galesburg and Connie (Alan) Kelso of Maquon; 7 grandchildren, Sherri, Aaron, Russell, Jeff, Ronnie, Brian and Annette; 13 great grandchildren, Shelli, Levi, Jessica, Nathan, Cody, Ryan, CJ, Jennifer, Robbie, Jacob, Haley, Hayden and Karley; and 11 great great grandchildren, Ryan, Anthony, Cody, Jr., Braxton, Jasmine, Kloe, Jackson, Johnathon, Tyson, Sophia and Serenity; and one nephew, Dick McCulloch. Along with her husband and parents, Helen was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.
Helen was a member of Calvary Assembly of God Church in Galesburg for over 60 years. She loved to read, but most of all, Helen loved her family. Helen was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother and friend. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
