Helen Marie Eaton
October 27, 1943 - September 17, 2020
Obituary
Lodi - Helen M. Eaton, age 76, peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born on October 27, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Chester and Phyllis (Crawford) Edwards.
Helen was a 1961 graduate of Elmwood Park High School. On June 22, 1962 she married the love of her life Eugene Eaton. Helen was employed with the Lodi School District as a Bus Driver caring for and transporting school kids. She was very artistic and enjoyed making various arts and crafts and had a great sense of humor, making people smile by secretly instigating mischief, but loved most spending time with her family.
In addition to Eugene, her husband of 58 years, survivors include her son, David (Sue Weaver); two daughters, Kimberly Ann (Kevin) McCoy, and Dawn Ruhnke; three grandchildren, Lisa (Ethan) Ruhnke, Nicole (Jerome) Riggio, and Ryan (Jennifer) Ruhnke; four great-grandchildren, Payton Ritchie, Enzo Riggio, Nova Riggio, and Rory Ruhnke; her brother, Jerry Edwards; her sister, Jane Johnson; a special friend, Janine Lanzendorf; and other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Kenneth.
A celebration of Helen's life will be announced for a later date.
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Janine Lanzendof
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In Helen's house, the door was always open and everyone was always welcome. Material things didn't matter. She used to tell me " Don't worry about your house. Tell people if they come to see "you", come any time. If they come to see the house, make an appointment. Her life revolved around her family and friends and she truly loved each one. David, Kim and Dawn, she was so proud of each of you and all of her grandchildren. Gene, I'll never forget the smile on her face when she would call for you and see you standing there. She lit up the room and knew how to make everything more fun, whether it was a squirt gun fight, sledding or chasing a greased pig, she was in on it. I will miss her every day. I will always be grateful for the many years of fun and friendship and for making me and my family a part of hers. You're in my prayers! Janine
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Judith Boehnen
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I will never forget her. She always asked me how I was and always had a hug for me. I used to hear her on the radio at school when she drove bus. Loved this woman. Her daughter Kim and I rode to MATC years ago and that is when I 1st met her. So sad to see her gone but heaven gained a beautiful soul. I will miss our chats when ever I ran into her.
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Toni Schalk
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Such a void in our family without you Helen. Love you lots and will miss your laugh.
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Tammy Wegner
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Our nick name for her was Betty Boop !! She sure was a spit fire. Fun loving lady. I will miss you. R.I.P. Betty 💜
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Shelley Schmitt
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My condolences and prayers are with her family , she will be greatly missed by all!
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Auntie babe
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I am going to miss Helen She will soar like a butterfly 🦋 through our lives So many great memories Love auntie Babee