ROCHELLE — Helene Louise Timm, 88, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at her home in Rochelle, Illinois.  Helene was born on October 22, 1935 to Alfred and Minnie W. (Stiefel) Schumacher in Davis Junction, IL.  

Helene loved homemaking and the time she spent with her family, friends and church family. She had a strong faith and enjoyed sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with others.  She was a champion Sorry player, who very rarely lost.

In addition to her parents, Helene is preceded in death by her husband, Jim Timm on February 25, 2018; three brothers: Russell, Richard and Alfred Jr. Schumacher and sister, Maxine Burri.

Helene is survived by her three daughters: Tami (Larry Johnson) Rhea of Rochelle, Suann (Gary) Wells of Burlington, IA and Karen (Mike) Collins of Rochelle; seven grandchildren: Samuel (Meghan Hogan) Rhea, Raeanne (Jeff) Boyer, Ashley (Brian) Kuddes, Zachary (Ben) Danekas, Nathan (Jessica) Timm, Christopher (April) Collins and Lindsey (Dimitri) Lee and 13 great grandchildren.

The memorial visitation will be from 9:30 - 11:00 A.M., Monday, September 16, 2024 followed by the memorial service at 11:00 A.M. all at the First Baptist Church, 810 Woolf Court, Rochelle with Rev. Dr. Richard Woodruff officiating.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Helene’s memory to Serenity Hospice and Home or the First Baptist Church.  Cremation care has been provided by the Unger-Horner Funeral Home. Visit www.ungerhorner.com to sign the online guest book.