Helen Louise Bade

Helen Louise (Whetlow) Bade, 94, passed away peacefully July 20, 2011 in Perham, MN. She was a former resident of Momence, IL where she lived with her husband, George, at Bade Farms on Hwy 1 & 17. They were married Dec. 23, 1939. Louise studied to be a nurse after High School and her life-long mission was to take care of others. She led a fulfilling life where she loved cooking and baking, reading, traveling, keeping family history and she devoted her life to family and friends. She adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to being a homemaker, Louise joined George in operating Bade's Big Bushel, an on-the-farm fresh produce and gift store. She also worked several years at K-Mart in Kankakee. After retirement they enjoyed spending winters in Dothan, Alabama and summers on Rush Lake at Perham, MN. Louise was a member of Riverside Hospital Auxiliary, Momence Star Club and a 60 year member of the Kankakee County Home Extension Association. She and George were also members of First United Methodist Church in Momence. Louise was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Hettie Whetlow, her husband, George and her brother, Walter Whetlow. She is survived by her three children Lee (Carol) Bade, Fergus Falls, MN; Joy (Marvin) Alwes, Maribel, WI; Donald (Cynthia) Bade, Momence, IL; five grandchildren, Randy (DiAnne) Bade, Fergus Falls, MN; Tina (Jeff) Hechtel, Lino Lakes, MN; JoEllyn (Steve) Pfeilstifter, Racine, WI; Lynette (Matthew) Kutz, Maribel, WI and Todd Novak, Chicago, IL; and nine great grandchildren, Megan & Austin Hechtel; Ryan & Jordan Bade; Samuel, Madelyn & Maxwell Kutz and Jaden & Bryce Pfeilstifter. Other survivors include her sister-in-law Lois (Frank) Luedtke, Momence, IL and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be held on Monday (July 25) from 4 - 8 PM at the Cotter Funeral Home in Momence, IL. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday (July 26) at 10 AM at the First United Methodist church in Momence, IL, with the Rev. Herbert Thompson officiating. Our family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Burlington section of the Perham Memorial Home in Perham, MN for all the loving care and concern given to Mother and our family. Thank you, Mother, for your love and compassion displayed in your own distinctive way. Your hard work, endurance and serving heart will remain in our memories forever. Memorials: Family Wishes Visitation: Visitation will be from 4 - 8 PM on Monday (July 25, 2011) at the Cotter Funeral Home in Momence. Service: A funeral service will be held on Tuesday (July 26, 2011) at the First United Methodist Church of Momence. Visitation will be from 4 - 8 PM on Monday (July 25, 2011) at the Cotter Funeral Home in Momence.

Helen Louise Bade

January 20, 1917 - July 20, 2011

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