Helen Jane Abrams Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Helen Jane Abrams of Mount Vernon, Illinois, whose life came to an end on September 23, 2025 at the age of 82, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Don J Merrell and Pearline Merrell; her husband John William "Abe" Abrams; her siblings, James Merrell and Mary Kramer; and her brothers-in-law, Mark Rednour and Lee Kramer.
She is survived by: her children, Keith (Kim Abrams) and Natalie (John Backstrom Jr.); her grandchildren, Cameron, Heather Richardson, Rachel, Dustin Driver, Emily Lake, Jacquelyn, Katelyn Backstrom, Ericka, Blake Henry, Kyle, Ayla Abrams, John, LizMarie Backstrom III, Trittney, Jeremy Stinson, David Lynch, Zoe Lynch and Zane Lynch; her great grandchildren, Santiago Richardson, Emilia Rose Richardson, Vincent Richardson, Lennon Nelson, Alexei Henry, Sawyer Backstrom, John Backstrom IV, Mahina Backstrom, Mireya Driver, Daphne Driver, Esmé Abrams, Ivan Abrams, Stella Stinson, Cecelia Hanna, Delilah Skaare and Reyna Lynch; and her sister Mavalene "Mavis" Rednour. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Panther Fork Cemetery Fund, and will be accepted at the service, or by mail to the Osborn Funeral Home, P.O. Box 130, Dix, Illinois 62830.
