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Helen L Wallace - 87
9/16/1922 - 7/12/2010

Walnut - Helen L. Wallace, age 87, of the Walnut Manor Nursing Home in Walnut died Monday, July 12, 2010 at Walnut Manor.

Helen was born on September 16, 1922 in Sheffield, Illinois the daughter of Harold and Fern (Utts) Humphrey. She was united in marriage to Franklin A. Wallace on December 28, 1940 in Clinton, Iowa and he preceded her in death on April 7, 1994. She retired from Avanti Foods in Walnut, Illinois. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Walnut and a lifetime member of Royal Neighbors.

She is survived by two sons; Donald (Carolyn) Wallace of Tampico, Illinois, Randall (Rosie) Wallace of Walnut, Illinois; 6 grandchildren David Wallace, Ron (Polly) Wallace, Tammy (Dan) Hurley, Laurie (Brandon) Carlson, Michelle (Terry) Glaudel, Mandy (Ron) Schoff; 16 great grandchildren; one son in law Lauren Tornow of Walnut, Illinois; one sister Mary Lou Tarrant of Atalissa, Iowa; one brother Robert Odell of Rock Falls, Illinois and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter Betty Ann Tornow, and two grandsons Troy and Richard Wallace.

Funeral services will be conducted on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut with the Rev. Eldon Cook, pastor of the Walnut Community Bible Church, officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut. A MEMORIAL HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED IN HER MEMORY TO THE WALNUT MANOR NURSING HOME AND FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF WALNUT. Condolences may be sent to: www.garlandfuneralhome.com.

Visitation:
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut.

Service:
Funeral services will be conducted on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut with the Rev. Eldon Cook, pastor of the Walnut Community Bible Church, officiating.

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Donny & Randy Wallace & families, Sorry about the passing of your mother. Helen was a beautiful woman and a pleasure to visit with. We had many laughs over lunch together with my mother. Like my mother, we wish our loved ones could be with us forever, but that is not meant to be. Now we have their memories which will be with us forever. Enjoy the many fond memories. Love, Ken & Cheryl Perrizo
Ken & Cheryl Perrizo
7/24/2010 9:48 AM
 

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