Helen Corrine Trotter

Helen Corrine Trotter 90, of DeKalb died Saturday, May 28, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. She was born September 28, 1931, in Greenville, TN and was the daughter of Samuel Ray and Grace (Folks) Aiken.

She was married to her life partner Delbert D. Trotter on March 23, 1951. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb and DeKalb Christian Church. She enjoyed bowling, crafting, needlepoint and loved Christmas time with her family. Helen worked at General Electric in DeKalb for forty years.

Survivors include; nine children; Bobby Trotter of DeKalb, Corrine "Susie" Trotter of Tennessee, Michael (Cheryl) Trotter of Machesney Park, Lina Martin of Rochelle, Wanda (Doug) Mikolajczyk of Sycamore, Theresa (Bob Nelson) Beck of Sycamore, Patricia (David) Gross of Creston, Cathrine Trotter of Ohio, and Tina (Gene) Chesser of Sycamore.  18 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, life partner Delbert, brother; Bob Aiken and sisters; Wanda McCabe, Betty Phillips, and Deanna Beach. Grandson; Brian Trotter and granddaughter Nicole Marie Trotter.

Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 3, 2022, at 1:00pm at St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb with Father Dean Russell officiating. Burial will be immediately following the mass at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in DeKalb. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 3, 2022, at 12:00pm until the time of service at the church. Memorials can be made to ProMedica/Heartland Hospice. Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.