Elenor M Helmke Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Elenor M Helmke (Nashville, Kansas), who passed away on January 19, 2026, at the age of 101, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elenor M Helmke to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Fred Westerman and Hulda Westerman (Hensiek); her husband Dietrick "Diek" Helmke; her son Rodney Helmke; and her siblings, Elverna and Fredrick.
She is survived by: her children, LaVeda Carter (Terry), Marlene Fortenberry (Charlie) and Patty Brooks (Wes); her grandchildren, Stacey, Lisa, Ryan, Ashlee and Rachel; her great grandchildren, Ian, Quinn, Brynn, Baylor, Brandon, Ava and Megan; Earlene Stone (Randy).
