Lois Arlene (Spencer) Helmke Obituary
Lois Arlene (Spencer) Helmke (Woodburn, Indiana) passed away on September 12, 2026. Lois, born on March 15, 1945, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lois Arlene (Spencer) Helmke to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Cecil Spencer and Frances Spencer (Norden); her husband Dick Helmke; and her sister Bonnie Yenser. She is survived by: her son Matthew K. Helmke; her grandchildren, Annette Keller (James), Gwendolyn Bienz (Clinton), Peter Keller (Josephana), Felicia Say (August), Parker Keller (Katelyn), MaryJane Sheh (Moe), Glory Handshoe (Jacob), Jessica Keller, Elizabeth Keller, Anna Keller and Timothy Christian (Lily); her great grandchildren, Elijah, RosaJoy, Frederick Bienz, Adena Keller, Augustine Say, Zedekiah, Zemira Keller, Zipporah, Naomi and Polly Sheh; and her brother Wayne Spencer (Sherry).
Visitation was held on Monday, September 28th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Christ Lutheran Church (4412 Park St, Woodburn, IN 46797). A celebration of life was held on Monday, September 28th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Life Lutheran Church, Lutheran Agency for Missions to Burmese (LAMB), Children of Liberia, or Worship Anew.
