Helen M. Gilson Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Helen M. Gilson of Milan, Michigan, who passed away on March 6, 2026 at the age of 93. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helen M. Gilson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her father Clifford Gerber; and her brother Clifford Gerber Jr.. She is survived by: her mother Barbara Gerber (Nagy); her husband Vance Gilson; her sons, Michael Gilson (Marilyn) of Dundee, James Gilson (Linda) of Milan and Douglas Gilson of Milan; her grandchildren, Benjamin (Kimberly), Christopher (Leticia), Elizabeth (Scott), Matthew (Sarah), Joseph and Vincent (Amanda); and her siblings, Barbara Walters of Temperance, Harold Gerber (Becky) of Sylvania, John Gerber (Cheryl) of Tecumseh and Ruth Royal "Rudy" of Milan. She is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren.
Those desiring may make contributions to the Veterans Honor Guard of Washtenaw County VVA Post 310, P.O. Box 3221 Ann Arbor, MI 48106, or the American Legion Post 268 of Milan, MI.