Helen M. Woods Obituary
The passing of Helen M. Woods of Shorewood, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 1, 2026 at the age of 91. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Helen M. Woods to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Edward H. Woods; her son Edward H. Woods Jr.; and her siblings, Glen, Fredrick Bartels and Jean Murphy.
She is survived by: her daughters, Diane Engstrom (Roger) and Deby Bushby (Dennis); her daughter-in-law Nancy Woods Kelly; her grandchildren, Eric Engstrom (Jenna), Elizabeth Maynard (Gary), Tye (Karina), Zola, Tamra Smelser (Nick), Stephanie Bushby and Grant Bushby (Brittany); her great grandchildren, Lucas, Emma, Michael Engstrom, Kristopher Peet, Evelyn, Caiden Zola, Kailee Smelser, Emerson Raino, Grayson and Brooklyn Bushby; and her caregiver Jennifer Craig.
Helens family saw the loving care provided by hospice and request that In, lieu of flowers please consider donating to Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet IL 60431, in Helens name.
