Helen E. Lacy

November 9, 1925 - February 23, 2014

Helen E. Lacy, 88, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 10:43 A.M. Sunday February 23, 2014 at her son’s home in Hoopeston. She was born November 9, 1925 in Battle Creek, MI, the daughter of Earl and Monetta (Marriott) Stringham. She married Maxwell Lee Lacy on August 19, 1946. He preceded her in death. She is survived by two sons, Ronald (Sharon) Lacy of Hoopeston, IL and Richard (Lynnell) Lacy of Urbana, IL; two brothers, Walter J. Stringham of Battle Creek, MI and Harold (Jackie) Stringham of Kalamazoo, MI; three grandchildren, Phillip and Matthew Lacy and Sarah Hershberger; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Virginia Strasser and two nephews, Joseph Strasser and W. John Stringham. Helen was a homemaker and later worked at Food Machinery Corp. in Hoopeston for twelve years, before her retirement on February 6, 1986. She attended the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hoopeston. Helen enjoyed working outside doing yard work and spending time with her family and grandchildren. Per her wishes she will be cremated. Memorials may be made in Helen’s name to Carle Hospice 206a W Anthony Dr. Champaign, IL 61822.