Helen (VonAlven) VonAlven

Helen Von Alven, 74, of Momence, died in the Christian faith Sunday (October 14, 2012). She was given life by her creator and was born on January 25, 1938, the daughter of Arther & Florence Von Alven. She was reborn as a child of God in the waters of Holy Baptism, confirmed in the Christian faith, and was regularly fed the life-giving body and blood of Jesus as a communicant member of Zion Lutheran Church, Grant Park, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, William; one sister, Irene (John) Nelson; and other relatives including Martin and Marion Von Alven. She leaves to mourn her departure one son, Eugene, of Bourbonnais. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Graveside service and committal will be held at Zion Lutheran Cemetery (rural Grant Park) on Tuesday, October 16th at 10:00am.