Birth date: Sep 30, 1918 Death date: Feb 25, 2016
Decatur – Helen L. (Child) Brinkoetter, 97, of Decatur, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Imboden Creek Living Center. Helen was born September 30, 1918 in Omaha, Nebraska the daug Read Obituary
Dearest Joanne, Bob, Peggy, John, Ted, and Susie ~You are all my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. I will remember fondly Aunt Helen's wonderful and gentle soul and will so treasure memories of the times we were able to see one another. I send along to all of you, and to your families, my heartfelt condolences.Much love,Your cousin,Christine (Holloway) Garrison
I'm so sorry that I missed the obituary in the paper until too late. My sincere sympathy to a lovely family who have looked after Helen very well. She was a delightful lady.Betty Wheatley
Lit a candle in memory of Helen L. Brinkoetter
To our dear Bob and Helen Brinkoetter cousins: Our sympathies are with you as you honor the passing of your dear mother! What an incredible example she set for all you kids! Her kind and gentle way left an incredible mark on all of us who were lucky enough to know her and be part of her extended family! We are clearly better people for having known her. An angel on earth she was for each of us! We love you all so much -Your first cousins, the Bill and Betty Hayes kids! XXXXXXXOOOOOOO
Ms. Brinkoetter was my mother-in-law and was the kindest lady that I have ever met. She had a loving and forgiving heart and will be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to have known and been loved by her. My thoughts and prayers to all of the family during this difficult time. Randy Bird
