Helen M. Goff age 88 of DeKalb, IL, died on Thursday May 5, 2011 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb. Born on June 2, 1922 in Homer, IL, she was the daughter of Clell and Zoe Clutter.

Helen was married to the late Gilbert J. "Dick" Goff on August 2, 1942 in DeKalb. He preceded her in death on September 25, 1970. For many years, Helen managed at the DeKalb Montgomery Ward store in the Catalog Dept. She has lived most of her life in the DeKalb community moving here from Homer, IL. Helen was 57 year member of the Women of the Moose, reaching the level of Senior Regent, ETC. Helen was also very active DeKalb American Legion Auxiliary #66 for 36 years. She loved to garden and her beautiful plants and flowers spoke for themselves. Helen loved watching the New York Mets, playing cards, and reading. After graduating from Homer High School, she attended Northern Illinois State Teachers College earning a degree in Bookkeeping.

Survivors include: sons: Richard "Dick" (Jody) of Rockford, Steven (Karen) of Sterling, sister: Nondus (Dale) Wakefield of Homer, grandchildren: Tracey (LeRoy) Geske and Jason (Kristin) Goff of DeKalb, Amy (fiancé Daniel Brunk) Schweitzer of Cherry Valley, great-grandchildren: Kayley, McKenzie and Jacob Garland, Kaitlyn and Brayden Goff all of DeKalb, nieces and nephews: Connie (Steve) Loyet of Fairview Heights, Mike (Barb) Wakefield, David (Darlene) Wakefield, and Deb (Don) Happ all of Homer, plus several great nieces and nephews, and her long time companion Bill Adams of DeKalb.

Funeral service will be held on Monday May 9, 2011 at 10:30 am in the Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home with Pastor Ray Krueger of Immanuel Lutheran Church in DeKalb officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb. Visitation will be held on Sunday May 8, 2011 at 4:00 pm till 7:00 pm with a service conducted by the Sycamore Women of the Moose at 6:45 pm. Visitation will also be held on Monday May 9, 2011 at 9:30 am till the time of service in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Policeman?s Benevolent and Protective Association 200 S. 4th St. DeKalb, IL 60115To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 (815)758-3841.

Service:
Monday May 9, 2011

10:30 am

Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home
Visitation:
Sunday May 8, 2011

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home