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Helen Binninger Obituary
MYRTLE BEACH | Helen Marie Binninger, 78, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 22, 2009 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center.
Born May 23, 1930, in Poland, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick and Sophie Ziemann.
She lived in Myrtle Beach, for over 25 years and was a hardworking mother of seven and the well-known owner of Bodo's German Restaurant. Helen was passionate about the Atlanta Braves and Pink Floyd. She loved all animals, especially those with fur, as well as those with feathers. She had a special place in her heart for Spooky and Jasmine.
Along with her parents, her husband, Bodo; and her son, Hans, preceded her in death.
She is survived by her children, Axel Binninger and his wife, Pip, Sylvia Roberts and her husband, Mike, Jerry Binninger, Bobbsy Binninger, Patti Gregory and her husband,L Mark, Bodo Binninger Jr. and his friend, Stacy; her granddaughter, Ashley and her fiance, Jamie; granddaughters, Katie, Amy, Mary, Jessica, and Ally; her ''granddogs,'' Lincoln, Cooper, and Sophie; and Ziggy and Co.
Helen was known and loved by many and will be greatly missed by all.
A celebration of her life will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 2009 in Bodo's German Restaurant.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 30, 2009 in St. Andrews Catholic Church.
Please sign a guest book at www.msfh.net and at TheSunNews.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grand Strand Humane Society, 3241 Mr. Joe White Avenue, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.
McMillan-Small Funeral Home of Myrtle Beach, is serving the family.
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Gerald Binninger
April 12, 2021
Miss you and love you!
Tina Asril
September 28, 2018
Dear Family,
my name is Tina from Hamburg in Germany.
May some of my relatives in the US still do remember me.
28 years later I am 43 now and I had beeen 15 when I have first met my grant aunt Helen in the US.
After some research on the Internet I have found this guest book and I am still sad about the loss of my wonderful grand aunt Helen.
I will never forget when I have first met her in summer 1991 while my first vacation in the US. I travelled together with my grandma Katharina (Helens younger sister) and my mom Renate (Helens nice) and my father Zen. It has been a very special time and undorgettable moments for all of us as my grandma and my mom havent seen her sister/ aunt Helen for nearly 30 years. What a reunion! In 1996 I took another chance to see my family in the US again and also Helen. I will never forget this trip to my familyin the US. Today my grandma and my father already passed away. My mom is fine and I am happy to have sone video tapes of that trip and recorded scenes from the reunion of my grandma and her sister Helen at the Aiport in Atlanta, Georgia.
If someone of the Binninger would like to get in contact me, please send your message to [email protected]. I would be very happy to get in touch with my US family members. I hope all of you are doing good.
Big hug and kisses to all of my family in the US!
Stephan Bates
January 22, 2012
Axel, I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. I was stationed at Myrtle Beach AFB 1987. I had just came there from England and use to go to Germany all the time, that's why I loved coming to your place and your mom was such a Great lady and cook. I loved her home fries!!! She was always smiling. I loved your place and think about you guys all the time. Have not been back to Myrtle beach, but the first chance I get back there I will stop in and say hi. Again, your mom will be truly missed.
Bobbsy Binninger
August 16, 2010
I hope you are with Christina and you are both giving each other hell!! In heaven!! I miss you so much and will never get use to the fact that I never get to see or touch again, except in my dreams. I love you, Bobbsy xoxoxox
pip binninger
August 14, 2010
I miss you. wish you could have held our Tessa Judith
Jerry Binninger
March 22, 2010
Mom I have been thinking about you alot!
Love,
Jerry
Jerry Binninger
March 22, 2010
Mom, We miss you everyday! We all think about you alot.
Love, Ally, Folger and Jerry
October 2, 2009
I still miss you everyday, and always will! But your actually right next to me on my night stand! I love you so much, I promise I'm making you proud!
-Jessica
grand-daughter
Jerry Binninger
May 24, 2009
Happy Birthday!
Love,
Ally, Folger add Jerry
Jerry Binninger
May 10, 2009
Happy Mothers Day! We all love and miss you.
Love,
Jerry
April 24, 2009
To the Binninger Family,
We are from Connecticut and own a condo in Little River. Whenever we came for a visit we would always include a visit to Bodo's. We always asked if Helen was there so we could extend our thanks for a lovely meal. She was so kind and shared her time with us. We will miss her and her great meals. Our sympathy to all of you.
Pete and Anna
Willimantic, CT
Jessica Gregory
April 23, 2009
Grandma, yesterday was a month! I miss you so much, more than you will ever know. I know your up there taking care of Lincoln, and also looking down on me. :)
I love you with all of my heart, I miss you!
Meridith Holroyd
April 21, 2009
To all of the Binninger Family,
Having known you all for over 34 years, I remember meeting Helen for the first time in your apartment on Copeland Rd in Sandy Springs - she was helping me to get a little mini-doc puppy ... It was hectic that day, but she took the time to spare me a smile and a sample of her big and loving personality. I was intrigued. Over the years, as I got to know her better, I realized why I was so intrigued and attracted to her. I knew and loved most of you first, and I see that many of your good qualities - kindness, great senses of humor, groundedness and pride came directly from your mother.
She was a wonderful, funny, caring, adorable woman, and I feel blessed and honored to call her my friend. Rick and I both looked forward to seeing her because we knew she'd make us laugh and that she was happy to see us.
I know you feel a whole in your collective hearts, but try to reconcile within yourselves that she created a large, loving family of smart and talented kids who grew up to be smart and talented adults who love each other (not t mention her food legacy) - what a great achievement! She touched so many lives aside from yours with her quirky ways and her big heart. She lived a full and long life and we will all miss her dearly.
My love and greatest sympathies to you all.
Always,
Meridith
jodi hotchkiss
April 18, 2009
deapest sympathies
Bobbsy Binninger
April 17, 2009
Mom, I know that Lincoln is with you now.We miss you both so much!I hope in your Heaven there is everything you expected it to be! Sure hope there is baseball! I love you, Bobbsy xxx
Jeff & Danielle Weirich
April 15, 2009
Axel, Bobbsy, Bodo and Family,
What a wonderful woman your mother was. So loving ... to so many over the years. She was such a shining example of what it means to serve others. May God Bless you and your families!
Jack & Judy Lilliman
March 30, 2009
Dear Bobbsy & Family
We were so sorry to hear of your moms passing. We have the fondest memories of our "Southern Mom" and the fine dining at Bodos - especially the "Atlanta" Schnitzel. Helen may have left this temporary life, but is now at peace at her eternal resting place.
Love Always, Memories and Prayers Forever,
Roe and Rick Canipe
March 29, 2009
Dear Bobbsy,
You know that our hearts go out to you and the family at this sad time. Helen was your anchor. There is so much about her personality that will be missed - her wise counsel, her wit, her "tell it like it is" approach. We always appreciated her kindness toward Kenneth. Be strong. Love, Roe and Rick
Darel Watts
March 29, 2009
My deepest sympathies to all the Binninger family. Helen was definitely one-of-a-kind. You never knew, when she started to speak, if she would make you laugh, cringe, or stop to think, but she always said what she meant and was usually right. It was always obvious that she cared deeply for her family and friends and looked out for everyone. I'll always remember Helen and am thinking warmly of all y'all. Much love.
Michele Hamlin
March 29, 2009
Binninger Family,
I will always remember Helen as a tough, amusing and yet loving person. She took life as it came. My heart is heavy at her passing. I wish we could live forever.
She taught a lot of lessons by example about hard work, family loyality and friendship. She did have a hard life, but I think she enjoyed life because she enjoyed working and being around people at the restaurant. She enjoyed the small things, such as watching baseball on TV, her family and pets and that is the example we should all take. Family, pets, friends and simple pleasures are all that matter in the end.
I will miss you Helen.
Michele Hamlin
Karen Chipps
March 29, 2009
Dearest Family,
There are no words...not ones we want to say or ones we want to hear, but just know I will sorely miss Helen. She was like a mom to me, that's the way she was with all your friends, she was like a mom to them all. In each one of you, there is a part of Helen. She instilled in all of you how important family is, how important hard work is, and how important it is to enjoy life while you can. Helen touched a lot of people in her lifetime and I am glad to be one of those people. I will never forget the wonderful woman you call Mom & Grandma and I call friend.
Love, Karen
Ameli + Ingo Petersen
March 29, 2009
Zum Tode Eurer lieben Mutter möchten wir Euch unser Beileid aussprechen.
Wir kannten Helen ja - leider - nur kurz, und doch war es ein Vertrautsein.
Mit stillen Grüßen
Ameli und Ingo
March 29, 2009
Bobbys, I was sorry to hear of Helen's death. I'll keep you all in my heart and prayers.
I love you,
Lee
Chris & Karen Edgar
March 28, 2009
We love you all so much and share in your loss. Helen was an important part of our life and we will miss her. A very special lady who was one of a kind. We mourn her passing with you.
Jamaica
March 28, 2009
Though we have never met I send my heart felt condolenses to you & your family in this time of great loss. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Megan Chipps
March 28, 2009
Bobbsy and family.. I'm sorry for you loss I understand how your feeling. Daddy is taking good care of her they are having a blast partying it up. I love you and will always be here for you.
Megan & Ashlyn
Abby Davis
March 28, 2009
I am so lucky to have met you Helen. Though I did not know you well, I could tell that you have earned the community love and respect that most can only dream of! Thank you for letting me work and play at your wonderful restaurant. Your family always made me feel at home. You will be missed and quoted forever!
Jeremy Ornellas
March 28, 2009
Dear Bobbsy, thinking of you during this sad time and sending my love to you and your family.
Andrea Binninger
March 28, 2009
Liebe Cousinnen und Cousins,
mit tiefem Bedauern haben wir vom Tod von Tante Lenchen erfahren. Auch wenn wir uns selten oder sogar nie sahen, hatten wir immer ein wenig Anteil an Eurem Leben.
Unsere Gedanken sind bei Euch.
Andrea Binninger, Sofie u. Michael
Allyson Binninger
March 27, 2009
Gone but not forgotten! There is a place in my heart for my grandmaw helen!i will never forget her!! To bad i didn't get to talk to you before you died but i can still see you in my dreams and talk to you!!
love,ally
Katja
March 27, 2009
In schweren Stunden
besteht unser Trost oft nur darin,
liebevoll zu schweigen und
schweigend mitzuleiden.
Mein Mitgefühl geht an die Familie von Helen
March 27, 2009
Bobbsy,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I know how you must feel, but know that as each day passes and knowing that you have so many memories of her that you shared it will ease the pain a little each day. May God bless you and your family always.
love,
Sheila Peaden
Bobby Beyar FDNY
March 27, 2009
when we were in town there was no better place to stop than bodo's. there was not a nicer woman to visit than helen. pepe and i would make a stop just about every day during bike week. i especially enjoyed when helen would come out of the kitchen and spend some time with us. it always felt like i was in her home, not the restaurant. helen and bodo's are both one of a kind. to the binninger family and everyone who walks through those doors, i'm sorry to hear of your your loss.
Reiner Binninger
March 26, 2009
Lieber Axel, liebe Silvia, liebe Bobbsy, lieber Jerry, liebe Patty, lieber Bodo,
wir trauern mit Euch und Euren Kinder um Eure Mom und sind froh, dass wir sie im vergangenen Jahr noch einmal sehen und mit ihr sprechen durften. Ein Mensch wie Helene trifft man nicht oft und Ihr könnt alle stolz auf Eure Mom sein Anneliese und Reiner Binninger, Achern, Uli Binninger und Familie, Denzlingen
Bill Johnson
March 26, 2009
Dear Axel and Family,
I have known you and your family for over 23 years and know that your mother cared about all the people that walked through the doors of BODO's. I am proud to say that I am one of those people. Maureen and I share in your loss and hope to speak with you soon. Helen, all I can say is "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" . Bill & Maureen Johnson (Long Island, NY)
Lynn Mitchell
March 26, 2009
To Patti, Jessica and the entire family
We are very sad for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at such a sad time. I remember the last time I saw Helen, she was yelling at me to get out of the way of the tv-THE Braves Games was on! and she didn't want to miss a minute--what a great lady! Please let us know if there is anything we can do for the family.
Love,
Lynn and Mitch
Tami Classen
March 26, 2009
Binninger Family, You feel the hurt and the loss! Try not to dwell on that! Revel in what you had, all the love and all the memories, and all the things that made her the special mom, that she was. She still lives in all of you!!! And all of us who were fortunate to know her! God bless, you will see her again! Take-Care, If I can ever do anything or be there for you, tell Patti or Jessica, I love you all.
Patti Gregory
March 26, 2009
The things I have learned and lived In the last 6 years from my mom will live on in ME forever!! And in "BODO'S"! We could not have done it without her!!
Jessica Gregory
March 26, 2009
Gone but not forgotten. I miss you Grandma! Although we are apart your memory lives within me forever in my heart. I love you! <3333
Kelly Mason
March 26, 2009
Dear Binninger Family, I remember first meeting Helen 20 years ago for the first time, and over the many years of hanging out as well as working at Bodo's had come to know her and your family well. She was a great lady, one of a kind in so many ways. She was one of the most thoughtful and giving people I have known and have had the pleasure of witnessing so many of the lives she has touched including mine. I am truly sorry for your loss, she will be missed...but her memory will run on in all of you as well as the many whose hearts she has touched. My deepest sympathies.
Wayne Peaden
March 26, 2009
Bobbsy,
Sheila and I are so sad for your loss.
Our Hearts, thoughts, and prayers go out to the Binninger family. May God Bless all of you
Denise Clardy
March 26, 2009
Dear Jessica and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about your loss of your grandmother. I know it isn't easy because we just lost my dad Ray two months ago. So if you need anything or just to talk let me know. You all are in our thoughts and prayers
Love ya, Jennifer Payton
Bobbsy Binninger
March 26, 2009
The hole in my heart is so deep and hurts so much. I miss you Mom,Sophie and Spooky miss you too. I promise we will keep your birds fed. See you in my dreams.I love you, Bobbsy xxx
Karen Chipps
March 26, 2009
Dearest Bobbsy & Family,
There are no words...
Love, Karen
Morris Wray
March 25, 2009
Although I met your mother only briefly, I was deeply impressed. Moreover, knowing you makes me feel that I know her. Surely, she is a significant source of those qualities that we, your life-long friends, so respect in you--your compassion, your brilliance, your energy, your enthusiasm for life, and your ability to empower your friends by making them feel worthwhile. Please know that my personal thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Morris Wray
Marla and Rick Hankin
March 25, 2009
Our Hearts, thoughts, and prayers go out to the Binninger family. May God Bless all of you and give you the strength to bare the sadness from your loss.
Debbie Salerno
March 25, 2009
My heart and love goes out to the entire family.
Stacy Poplo
March 25, 2009
Words could never express how much I will miss Helen. She has become just like a mother to me and I will cherish the time we had together. She truly is one of the greatest people I have known and I feel blessed to have her in my life. Love, Stacy and Ziggy
Binninger - Family
March 25, 2009
It’s really sad she isn’t with us any more. We enjoyed every time we met her and we will miss her very much.
We express our condolences to the whole family.
Love Iris, Uli, Lea and Julius
March 25, 2009
John and I cannot tell you how sad we are to hear that Helen will no longer be with us. Over the years that we have vacationed in Myrtle Beach it was always a great joy to visit with Helen. So many good times to cherish. We will miss her greatly and our sincere condolences go out to all of you. If not for health reasons you know we would be on our way.
Jerry Binninger
March 25, 2009
To the greatest mother on the planet! I cannot think of any mother that could have loved her children/grandchildren more. Mom, I love and miss you.
Jerry
Wiebke Watts
March 25, 2009
Dear Binninger family,
my condolences to all of you ! I’ll never forget Hellen, she was the first person to give me a job when I came to the USA !
Ich wuenschte ich haette sie noch einmal gesehen.
franziska Altenburger
March 25, 2009
Liebe kinder von lenchen und bodo !
Wir aus Hartheim wollen euch unser tiefstes mitgefühl zum tode von lenchen ausdrücken.
Ich hab Lenchen immer sehr bewundert wie sie ihr leben in den griff bekommen hab nach dem tod von Bodo. Und wir bedauern, daß sie uns nicht mehr besuchen konnte. Wir hoffen, daß sie ohne große Schmerzen einfach einschlafen durfte. Wir denken an euch alle Franziska und familie
franziska Altenburger
March 25, 2009
Liebe kinder von lenchen und bodo !
Wir aus Hartheim wollen euch unser tiefstes mitgefühl zum tode von lenchen ausdrücken.
Ich hab Lenchen immer sehr bewundert wie sie ihr leben in den griff bekommen hab nach dem tod von Bodo. Und wir bedauern, daß sie uns nicht mehr besuchen konnte. Wir hoffen, daß sie ohne große Schmerzen einfach einschlafen durfte. Wir denken an euch alle Franziska und familie
Dagmar Binninger-Theodore
March 24, 2009
You are in our thoughts, please let us know whether there's anything we can do for you.
Love, Dagmar + Ted.
Donna Moore
March 24, 2009
Helen was a wonderful witty person - she would always say, "I knew you were here, I could hear your big mouth!" Bobbsy, Axel, Bodo and Patsy, cherish your mothers loving spirit and know that she will always be a part of you. Bless you all in this most difficult time.
Renee Sparks Defalco
March 24, 2009
Helen was one of my favorite people. I can hear her witty comments as if she were here right now. She loved her family and her Bodos family.
Bobbsy, Axel, Bodo, Patsy and the rest of the family I share your sorrow. You had a wonderful Mother. We will miss Helen and cherish the memories.
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