Helen Dorothy Hagen age 92 of Pekin, IL, and formerly of DeKalb, IL, died on Friday January 17, 2014 in the Hallmark House Nursing Center in Pekin. She was the daughter of Melvin and Anna (Nelson) Knutson.

Helen was married to the late Otto C. Hagen on February 6, 1945 in Plainfield, IL, he preceded her in death on November 27, 1996. Helen was a Bookkeeper at First National Bank, a secretary for State Farm Insurance, and a clerk at N.I.U. She was a Charter member of the Kishwaukee Hospital Auxiliary, a member of First United Methodist Church, and a volunteer at Barb City Manor. Before coming to DeKalb, Helen had lived in Rockford, and Austin, TX. Survivors include: son: Gregory (Carol) Hagen of Charlottesville, VA, twin daughters: Kathleen (Robert) Lee of Boiling Springs, PA, Laureen (William) Allison of East Peoria, IL, 6 grandchildren: Michelle (Mark) Valentine, John (Laura) Allison, Jennifer Lee, Erik Hagen, Kristi Hagen, Alexander Hagen, 4 great-grandchildren: Nathan Valentine, Logan Valentine, Daniel Allison, Charlotte Allison, sister: Shirley Alioto, brother Robert Knutson, and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, husband: Otto, sisters: Arlie, Irma, Ruby, Burnette, brothers: Leaman, Orvin, Archie, Truman, Manley, Maynard, and Wesley.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday January 22, 2014 at 2:00pm in the First United Methodist Church with Reverend Jon Hutchison officiating. Visitation will be 1:00pm till the time of the service in the church. Burial will be held on Thursday January 23, 2014 at 1:00pm in the Saratoga Cemetery in Morris, IL. Memorials may be made to the family to be established at a later date. To 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:
Wednesday January 22, 2014

2:00pm

First United Methodist Church
Visitation:
Wednesday January 22, 2014

1:00 - 2:00pm

First United Methodist Church