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Helen Frances Jurgens

1943 - 2010

Helen Frances Jurgens obituary, 1943-2010, Springfield, IL

BORN

1943

DIED

2010

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Staab Funeral Home - Springfield

1109 South 5th Street

Springfield, Illinois

Helen Jurgens Obituary

Helen Frances Jurgens, 67, of Taylorville, and formerly of Springfield, died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010, at Meadow Manor in Taylorville.

She was born Aug. 11, 1943, in Springfield, the daughter of Ernest and Ruth Huber Jurgens. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Jim Jurgens.

Helen has lived in Taylorville for the past two years. She worked for 30 years in the business office at St. John's Hospital. She was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and loved animals, bowling and traveling.

She is survived by two sisters, Carol (husband, Philip) McFadden of Springfield and Sandra Roderick of Goose Creek S.C.; one niece; two nephews; and several cousins.

Arrangements are pending at Staab Funeral Home in Springfield. Memorials may be made to Our Savior's Lutheran Church or Camp CILCA. Visit StaabObituary.com to leave condolences.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Jacksonville Journal-Courier on Aug. 23, 2010.

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Mike & Darla Tolliver

September 1, 2010

Dear Philip, Carol & Jacob, May you find comfort as you share the stories & memories of how she lived her life & how much she meant. May you also know the sympathy & concern that is felt for all your family.

August 24, 2010

Carol and Philip---Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May God bring peace and comfort to you and those that knew and loved Helen Frances. Bill & Anita Million

Linda Jones

August 23, 2010

Dear Sandy and family, our hearts and prayers are with you across the miles. We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Please let us know if we can do anything to help you and yours. In His Love, Linda Jones, New York Life, Charleston, SC

Evelyn Schumacher

August 23, 2010

Dear Carol and family, I just want to express my deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences with Helen's passing. May the Lord watch over and comfort all of you.

Evelyn Schumacher

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