Lillian L. Helmlinger, age 91, of Jackson, Michigan (formerly of Mishawaka) passed away peacefully on February 11, 2013 with her children by her side.
She was born October 20, 1921 to the late Earl and Lillian (Hefley) Wolber in Dixon, Illinois. On January 12, 1941, she married Richard A. Helmlinger who preceded her in death on December 31, 1982. She was a homemaker, and a farmer''s wife who enjoyed cardinals, ceramics, sewing, her yard and flower gardens.

Lillian is survived by two daughters; Bonnie Delio of Rantoul, Illinois and Connie (Dennis)) Herrschop of Osceola, Indiana. Also surviving is her son Raymond, (Debbie) Helmlinger of Jackson, Michigan, 6 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters Dorothy (John) Hartman and Evelyn Ingram and her brothers Edward (Marge) Wolber and John (Marilyn) Wolber, along with several nieces and nephews.

There will be a memorial service at 2:00 pm Saturday, February 23, 2013 at First Christian Church of Mishawaka.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer''s and Dementia Services, PO Box 4204 South Bend, Indiana 46634