Photo courtesy of Lashley Funeral Home - Mio
Mio, Michigan
Feb 11, 1936 – May 19, 2025
February 11, 1936 - May 19, 2025
Helen E. Monk (Maddux), 89, of Mio, Michigan, passed away on May 19, 2025. Helen was born in Petersburg, Michigan on February 11, 1936 to Hazel and David Maddux. Helen married Kenneth Monk on February 27, 1954 in Britton, Michigan. They farmed the family farm in Dundee, Michigan until 1968. They moved to Mio and went into the logging and sawmill business. They were very active in various church activities and spent many summers going to engine shows with tractors, engines and sawmill. They loved participating in parades with the Hoot-N-Nanny.
Helen is survived by her son, Richard (Gwen) Monk of Fairview and daughter Debra (Scott) Abbe of Cheboygan. Grandchildren Nathan (Dawn) Monk, Mitchell (Beth) Abbe, Brandi (Chuck) Willobee, Christina (Cliff) Morris-Miller, Michelle (Dean) Swoffer, Joel (Danielle) Monk, 19 great grandchildren and 4 great, great grandchildren. 2 sisters Rose Ragsdale and Barbara Maddux, 1 brother, Delbert Maddux. She was predeceased by her husband Kenneth Monk, her parents and 3 brothers, Roger, Ronald and Tom Maddux.
In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Any donations can be made to the United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan.
Read MoreSo sorry to hear this. My condolences and sympathies to the Monk family. Helen was quite the gal, she would definitely tell you what was on her mind a warm friend. Her and Kenny, what a pair, always made you feel better talking with them.
Mark Grantner
May 27, 2025 | Rose City, MI | Friend
Dick and Gwen, Debra and Scott and families,
The time has come too soon to say good-bye and oh, the memories that we have of your Mom. There was a time that she and Ken brought me into the family, like one of her own, and I have been blessed through the years with her love and care. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that Heaven is rejoicing as your loved one is rejoicing with the King of Kings. Love, in Christ. The Strehle's Dale Jalane Robb Joshua
Dale Strehle
May 19, 2025 | MOUNT VERNON, OH
