Helen Lillian Lore

Helen Lillian Lore obituary

Helen Lillian Lore

Helen Lore Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory - Granite City on Oct. 20, 2025.

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Helen Lillian Lore, 98, of Granite City passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025 with her family by her side. She was born October 22, 1926 in Granite City to Taleh and Mary A. (nee: Vernotzy) Mettloff.

She married William Lore August 31 of 1971; he preceded her in death Sept, 7, 2008. Helen worked for many years for Guarantee Electric and Ross Construction before her retirement. She was a member of the Mexican Honorary Commission and the Moose Lodge 272 in Granite City.

Helen was very family oriented and loved spending time with them. She enjoyed gardening and volunteering in her free time.

She is survived by her daughter, Karen Simpson; son, Glen (Sheila) Simpson; grandchildren, Nicholas Simpson, Lela Hagopian, Sara DeCourcy and Catherine Power and great grandchildren, Isabella Rees, Lillian Power, Jackson Power and Bryce Townzen.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two sisters, Dora Kohl and Lillian Ropac.

Cremation services entrusted to Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City. Online guestbook available at www.wojstrom.com.

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