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 Helma
Kaye Gehlbach
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[June 15, 2023]
STURGIS, MI — Helma Kaye
Gehlbach, 72, of Sturgis, Michigan passed away Friday, May 12, 2023
at her home.
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Helma Kaye Gehlbach age 72 of
Sturgis, Michigan passed away Friday, May 12, 2023
at her home.
She was born August 17, 1950 in Lincoln, Illinois
daughter of the late Robert and Rose Marie
(Baughman) Gehlbach.
Helma’s early life was spent in Lincoln, Illinois
where she was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She
furthered her education at Eastern Illinois
University where she earned a Bachelor Degree in
Physical Education. Helma resided in Sturgis since
the early 1990s coming from Hoopeston, Illinois.
From 2016-2021 she resided in Goshen, Indiana caring
for her parents.
On May 3, 1996 she married Ronald D. Rice in
Gainesville, Missouri.
Helma was a mail carrier for 30 years and six months
retiring in 2011.
She attended Radiant Life Church in Sturgis and
enjoyed playing Bunco, solving crossword puzzles and
was an avid reader. Helma made many friends through
the years.
She is survived by her husband: Ron Rice; her two
sons: Daniel Boardman and Clint Boardman both of
Phoenix, Arizona; grandchildren; step-sons: Jeremy
(Julie) Rice of El Paso, Texas and James (Sarah)
Rice of Brooklyn; step-grandchildren: Maddie, Luther
and Victoria and sister: Rose Mary (John) Murray of
Hoonah, Alaska and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and
brother: Robert “Bobby” Gehlbach.
In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken
place. No services are planned at this time.
The Hackman Family Funeral Homes of Sturgis is
entrusted with the arrangements. |
The family suggests those wishing to make a
memorial donation in Helma’s memory consider Greencroft
Goshen Foundation, 1721 Greencroft Blvd, Goshen, IN 46526.
We encourage relatives and friends to share memories and
condolences at
www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.
com.
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