Helen Sveda – Valier, IL

Helen Sveda, 101, of Valier, passed away on August 29, 2021 at Stonebridge Senior Living Center in Benton.

She was born on July 5, 1920 in Shirley, AR to Walter and Nora (Plumlee) Berry. She married William “Bill” Sveda and he preceded her in death on October 21, 2004.

She is survived by daughter Donna (Phillip) Menckowski of Benton; step-son Mike (Kathy) Sveda of Christopher; grandchildren Mike Menckowski, Phillip (Cheryl) Menckowski, Diana (Rick) Holland, Gabe (Alicia) Sveda, Rachel (Hannah) Sveda-Webb; great grandchildren Michael Ben (Kristy) Menckowski, Kristine (Thomas) Reid, Whitney (Brandon) Ortega, Shawn Menckowski, Stacy (Aaron) Jones, Sarah (Josh) Smith, Darcy (Gavin) Gosha, Colin Sveda and Landon Sveda; great great grandchildren Drew, Kamryn, Carson, Brenson, Ameila, Kira, Kase, Lani and Beckham.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three siblings Clodene Berry, Bob Berry and Tom Berry.

Funeral Services will be on Wednesday September 1, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Brother Larry cook officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at the Miner’s Cemetery in Royalton.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Veteran’s Honor Flight of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

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