Pauline N. Helms

Pauline N. Helms, 96, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 9:35 am Tuesday, February 16, 2016 in Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg.

Pauline was born July 24, 1919 in Mills County, Iowa, the daughter of Martin L. and Mable Leonard Wilson. She married Paul D. Helms on April 26, 1940 in Rockport, Missouri. He preceded her in death on January 26, 1987.

She is survived by two sons, David L. (and Bernice) Helms of East Moline, Illinois and Steve R. (and Connie) Helms of Galesburg; a daughter, Paula Rae (and Rodger) Espy of Burlington, Iowa; four grandchildren, Sheila (April Peterson) Qualls, Marty Helms, Jody (Cody) Lewis and Sara Helms; four great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her parents, six brothers, three sisters and one grandchild, David John Helms.

Pauline was raised in Glenwood, Iowa. She attended Glenwood High School, graduating in 1938. She lived in Council Bluffs, Iowa and Omaha, Nebraska before moving to Galesburg. She worked as a grocery clerk for National Tea Grocery Store and spent five years in the accounting department of the Bank of Galesburg.

Pauline was an active member of the First Lutheran Church. She was also a member of the Piece Makers Sewing Club, the First Lutheran Loyal Star Lodge, the Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad Veterans Association and a 50 year member of the Galesburg Women’s Club. She was a volunteer at the Galesburg Cottage Hospital.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 am Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Rev. Pamela Marolla will officiate. Visitation will be 9:00-10:00 am Saturday at the chapel. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.