Mattie Helmuth

MATTIE HELMUTH, 91, of Arthur, IL passed away at 7:00 A.M. on Sunday, August 12, 2012 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at the Sunnyside Mennonite Church in rural Arcola, IL. Rev. Jim Plank will officiate. Burial will be in the Sunnyside Mennonite Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at the Sunnyside Mennonite Church. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Mattie was born on October 1, 1920. She was a daughter of Eli and Fannie (Gingerich) Otto. She married Cris A. Helmuth on November 26, 1942 in Douglas County, IL. He passed away on July 5, 1997.

She is survived by two sons, Milton Helmuth and his wife Mary of Hoschton, GA and Fred Helmuth and his wife Carolyn of Arcola, IL; two daughters, Anna Beachy and her husband Levi of Arthur, IL and Sarah Yoder and her husband Floyd of Arthur, IL; twelve grandchildren, twenty seven great-grandchildren; and one brother John Otto and his wife Barbara of Arthur, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Cris, three brothers, Jacob Otto, Chris Otto, and Milton Otto and two sisters, Lydia Miller and Amanda Yoder.

Mattie was an avid gardener and quilter. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She will always be remembered for service to others.

Memorials may be made to the Arthur Christian School.