Helen J. Lannholm

Helen J. Lannholm, 76, of Knoxville, Illinois died at 9:12 am Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Marigold Health Care Center, Galesburg.

She was born December 23, 1940 in Avon, Illinois the daughter of Oscar Samuel and Florence Hanora Fogarty Newton. She married Alan N. Lannholm on October 31, 1959 in Albion, Michigan. He preceded her in death on September 6, 2012.

She is survived by her children, Mark A. (Megan) Lannholm of Strafford, Missouri, Michael A. (Charlene) Lannholm of Galesburg, Robert “Bob” D. Lannholm of Springdale, Arkansas and Cathy Ann Lannholm of Galesburg; her sister, Mary Kjellander of Garden City, Idaho; Diana Lannholm of Springdale, Arkansas and five grandchildren, Tyler, Kelsi, Blake, Matthew, and Colton Lannholm.

Helen was very proud of being a mother to her four children and a fantastic homemaker. After raising her children she had several occupations such as Tyson Foods, Arkansas and Derby Industries, Galesburg. She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1958. She had lived in Marshalltown, Iowa, Springdale, Arkansas and Galesburg, Illinois. Helen was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. She was a member of the Cancer Survivors Support Group. She enjoyed fishing, collecting figurines and plates, watching cooking shows on the Food Network and Dancing With the Stars. Helen loved sharing about her family with her friends.

Funeral Mass is scheduled for 10:00 am Thursday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Monsignor Ernest Pizzamiglio officiating. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 pm Wednesday evening at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel with Rosary at 7:00 pm. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial may be made to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church or to the Lannholm Family. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.