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Helmut Goerling Obituary

Helmut K. Goerling, age 72, beloved husband of Faye, nee Holland; dear brother of Leni Rott, Waltraud (Olen) Cogan, Heidelind Roegner and brother-in-law of Carl (Janis) Holland; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. and funeral service Friday, June 11, at 2 p.m. at the Edwards Funeral Home, in Doniphan, MO. Interment in Doniphan Cemetery. Local arrangements are being handled by Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home of Niles. Info: 847-581-0536 or www.colonialfuneral.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 6, 2004.

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Marvin Springer

June 9, 2004

We were very sorry to hear about Helmut's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.

Marvin and Rena Springer

JERRY AND GEN FEIT

June 8, 2004

FAYE, JERRY LOST THE BEST FRIEND HE HAD ON THE LAKE. I PLANTED 5 EDELWEISS IN MY GARDEN TODAY TO REMIND ME OF MY NOBLE FRIEND. OUR SYMPATHIES AND LOVE TO YOU, DEAR FAYE.

Don and Alice Barth

June 8, 2004

Faye, our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the future. We were saddened to learn of Helmut's passing. He wil be remembered as a good friend and inspiring role model. Alice and Don

Len & Barb Hofmann

June 6, 2004

Faye,

You have our deepest sympathy. Helmut was an inspiration to me and I never forgot what I learned from him. He was truly a great man and we all will miss him deeply.

Love,

Len & Barb

The Staff of Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home

June 6, 2004

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