Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Sandra Helmink Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lillyville with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025 at the church. Services are in the care of Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Church in Lillyville or Meals on Wheels. Online condolences may be shared at www.johnsonandsonsfh.com.
Sandra was born October 23, 1944, in Effingham, IL, the daughter of Ewald and Adeline (Deters) Probst. She married Clarence L. Helmink on October 24, 1964, and he preceded her in death on December 22, 2005.
Sandra was a lifelong dairy farmer and was very engaged in the farming operation. She was a down-to-earth person who enjoyed the outdoors. Sandra was an avid gardener. She could grow anything and was proud of her garden. Sandra was known for her pies and enjoyed sharing with others. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Lillyville and in her younger days, a member of the Ladies' Sodality.
Sandra is survived by her children, Karl (Susan) Helmink of Philo, IL, Joyce (David) Flood of Dieterich, Jane Helmink of Effingham, Gary (Mandi) Helmink of Galloway, OH, and Dean Helmink of Sigel; 7 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild on the way; siblings, Janet (Pat) Jansen, Larry (Jane) Probst, and Roy (Doris) Probst; and sister-in-law, Darlene Probst.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clarence; and brother, Danny Probst.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
1110 N 4TH ST, Effingham, IL 62401
Make a Donation
in Sandra Helmink's name
People and places connected with Sandra
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Sandra's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Sandra Helmink's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
