Helen Louise (Kleinschmidt) McClanahan Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Helen Louise (Kleinschmidt) McClanahan of Evansville, Indiana, who passed away on January 8, 2026, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Helen Louise (Kleinschmidt) McClanahan to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Otto Kleinschmidt and Hannah Kleinschmidt (Bosecker); and her siblings, Dr. Walter Kleinschmidt (Martha), Norma Abell (Lloyd) and Ann Betulius (Gilbert).
She is survived by: her sons, Randal McClanahan (Cindy) and Lee McClanahan (Marta); her grandchildren, Lonnie McClanahan, Jamie Lockwood, Renea Garnett (Brad), Jacob McClanahan (Bonnie) and Andrew McClanahan (Katie); her great grandchildren, Alicia Staples, Austin McClanahan, Olivia McClanahan, Brent McClanahan, Evan Garnett, Conner Garnett, Layla McClanahan and Owen McClanahan; her great great grandchildren, Ada, Copeland McClanahan, Zoey and Cameron Staples; her sibling's children, Karen Helming (Larry), Gary Abell (Linda) and Eric Kleinschmidt (Sally); and her great-nephews, Ryan, Dean Helming and Alex Abell.
Visitation was held on Saturday, January 17th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church (100 E Michigan St, Evansville, IN 47711). A funeral service was held on Saturday, January 17th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
The family has chosen to send donations to Riley Children's FoundationDonate Now (https://www.rileykids.org) Donate to Charity The family has chosen to send donations to St. Paul's Lutheran ChurchDonate Now (https://www.eservicepayments.com).
