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Eileen Helmke Obituary

Eileen Duffy Helmke passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, October 20, 2014 at 1:35 am. Beloved wife of the late Charles W Helmke. Loving Mother of, Claude P. Helmke , Charlene H. Repath, and Christian W. Helmke. Grandmother of Richard, Benjamin, and Zachary Repath and Cooper Helmke. Mother-in-law of Helen H. Helmke, Christy Lemoine Helmke and Richard K. Repath. Beloved daughter of the late Patrick Morris Duffy and Evelyn K. Everett. Age 72 years. Sister of Mary Bonneau, Patricia Farrell, Peter Duffy, the Late Morris Duffy, The late James Duffy. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass on Friday, October 24 at 12pm at Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal St., New Orleans. A night wake will be held on Thursday October 23 from 5pm until 8pm. On Friday, October 24th visitation will begin at 10am and continue until 12pm with Funeral Mass following. Interment will be in St Louis Cemetery #3. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoenfh.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Oct. 22 to Oct. 24, 2014.

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Scott StPierre

October 15, 2020

Still missing seeing this lady:) The blue eye shadow and the full attention she gave you when tutoring English or just finding out what is going on in life. Heaven is better:)

Helen Helmke

October 23, 2019

We love & miss you so much Mrs. Eileen! As the holidays are approaching we feel it even more because you loved them so much. Give Mr. Wayne a big hug from us.

Kendra St.Pierre

October 24, 2014

You will be missed. Prayers to the family. Love, Kendra

October 24, 2014

Will miss you sweet smart lady. Prayers to the family. I know you are so happy to be reunited with your love in Heaven.

ann roussell

October 23, 2014

I was blessed to have known this women! Sorry I couldn't spend more time with her. My prayers are for the hold family!

Mary Ellen Blondo

October 23, 2014

Claude, Chrstian and Helen I am so sorry for your loss of your Mother and Mother in law.

October 22, 2014

My prayers are with all of the Helmke family at this time of your loss of Eileen.

Carol Grundmann Schwartz Sioux of 1960

Katie Favela

October 22, 2014

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Sylvia Higgins

October 22, 2014

With deepest sympathy to all off Eileen's family and my prayers are with you, for her, and all.

Eileen was a great classmate at Ursuline and will always remember her pleasant personality.

One of her Sister Sioux in her class of 1960 at Ursuline.

Sylvia Sue Higgins

October 22, 2014

Dearest Heinke Family,
My heart is with you in sadness at the passing of your beloved Eileen. Eileen, Betty,Anne and myself spent many times on the Basketball court in the old Ursuline gym.
My deepest sympathy,
Mary Ann Hoerner Thomas

Ursuline Academy Sioux of 60

October 22, 2014

Condolences from the Ursuline Academy Class of 1960. Please know that Eileen and your family have been added to our Sioux of '60 United in Prayer prayer list. May Saint Angela, Saint Ursula, and Our Lady of Prompt Succor welcome her with open arms and bring peace to all of you.

Karen Briuglio

October 22, 2014

Dear Helmke family, Please accept my condolences on the passing of you wonderful mom, sister, and grandmother. I have fond memories of Eileen from Ursuline Academy, the Sioux of '60. Eileen and her family will remain in my prayers.

Laurelee Roger Toscano

October 22, 2014

Peter and Family,

My condolences on the passing of Eileen, a fellow Ursuline Academy Sioux of '60. May God and Our Lady of Prompt Succor welcome her on heaven's shore.

Karen Baxley

October 22, 2014

Christy, Christian, Charlene, Rich and family -Eileen was a such a sweet, loving Mom who adored all of you and her grandchildren. I know you will miss her. You are in our thoughts and prayers.-Love you- Karen and Carlos

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