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Helen Niederbrach Obituary

DECATUR - Helen K. Niederbrach, 82, of Decatur, died Thursday (May 18, 2006) in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour before services. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery. Memorials: Our Lady of Lourdes School Library or St. Theresa High School. Send condolences: www.moranandgoebel.com. Helen was born Feb. 15, 1924, in Decatur, the daughter of William E. and Katherine (Lynch) Joynt. She was a retired clerical worker for Decatur Memorial Hospital. She married John W. Niederbrach on Nov. 1, 1948, in Decatur. He preceded her in death Jan. 9, 2005. Surviving are her daughter, Mary Kay Shuff-Reynolds and husband, Jim; son, Joseph Niederbrach and wife, Karen, all of Decatur; three grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and daughter, Helen Ann. The family would like to thank Dr. Fritz, Dr. Odunsi, Dr. Perdekamp, Dr. Cohen, Dr. Gilman and the staff at DMH 5100 and ICU for all their help and concern during Helen's illness. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp
Published by Decatur Herald & Review on May 21, 2006.

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Stacey Rucker

May 23, 2006

Mary Kay and Family:



I, too, like Cheryl was very surprised to read of your mom's passing. I know how difficult it is to lose a parent -- my heart goes out to you. May you be comforted to know you are in our thoughts and prayers.



Miss you---

Love,

Stacey

Teresa Hunt

May 23, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Cheryl Hill-Gilman

May 22, 2006

Dear Mary Kay and Family,

I was so surprised when I opened the

paper on Sunday to read about your Mom. This is so soon after losing your Dad. This will surely be a difficult time for you, knowing how very precious both your folks have been to you and Elizabeth. But I'm glad for your parents that they are together again and this time in God's Glory. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Jim & Berdina Goddard

May 22, 2006

To the family,

We so enjoyed being neighbors to John & Helen. So many fond memories of just stopping and talking,the times at the restruant or down at the ymca,we will greatly miss helen with her pleasent demeaner.

we will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers .

Until the great reunion.



God Bless

Jim & Berdina



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Judy Gandy

May 21, 2006

My deepest sympathy is extended to all of Helen's family. It had been a long time since I had talked to Helen. Several years ago, we met while doing our laundry early every Tuesday and Saturday! We were laundry buddies! Helen made this "chore" a wonderful time. I would often see and wave at Helen as I took my lunch break walk up and down MacArthur Road. My husband, Jim, and I were on a trip in January 2005 and I did not know that John had passed away. I especially regret not knowing about Helen's loss and now about her illness. Helen was always quick to share about her love for her family.

I remember that she loved being able to golf. It was a privilege to know Helen - a wonderful lady.

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