8.The family of Sheldon and Hazel Helle:
8.1.Lyle Raymond and his wife June Grimm had one daughter.
8.1.1.Donna Lee is employed as a computer operator at Swiss Colony in Savanna. Donna was married to Russell Houzenga and lives in Savanna with her children:
Travis Lee, b. Dec. 5, 1978
Nyssa Alexis, b. Aug. 5, 1980
Kaler Alan, b. July 10, 1983
Devin Patrick,b. Feb. 14, 1989
8.2.Louise lives in Savanna with her husband, Konrad Radke and youngest son, Ryan, who is still in high school. Konrad and Louise are the parents of:
8.2.1.Elizabeth Rae lives in Provo, Utah with her husband, Ricardo (Rick) Valencia. Elizabeth received her MS in Computer Science from Brigham Young University in 1984 and is teaching computer science at B.Y.U. Rick is a Computer Representative for Folio Views in Provo, Utah. They have two children:
Nicole, b. Oct. 13, 1987
Nicholas, b. Feb. 8, 1989.
8.2.2.Lyle Edwin is employed at Brigham Young University in the Geology Dept. He will complete his Masters Degree in 1991.
8.2.3.Rex Vincent graduated from Brigham Young University with a BA Degree in 1990.
8.2.4.Andrea Gale is a Junior at B.Y.U. where she is a History Education Major.
8.2.5.Ryan Konrad is a senior at Savanna High School. He plays football and basketball and is in the Drama Club.
8.3.Harley and his wife Tern Lynn Temple live in Savanna. Harley and his father own and operate a pallet shop in Fulton, IL. Harley has two children from his first marriage.
8.3.1.Clarissa Jane and Todd Hyler live in Monticello, Iowa with their son Derrick David, b. Sept. 16, 1990.
8.3.2.James Fredrick graduated with honors from High School in June, 1990. He is in training as an explosive ordinance disposal specialist at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
8.4.Lorraine lives in Dixon, Illinois, where she is a Department Manager for Grummert's True Value Hardware.
8.4.1.Lorraine's son, Kirk Edward, from a previous marriage, was born Jan. 29, 1963. Kirk died on April 7, 1963, of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome at the age of two-and-one-half-months.
Lorraine has three children from her marriage to Kenneth McMunn:
8.4.2.Celeste Hope Lightner is employed as a Secretary, Sales Clerk and
Computer Specialist at Royce Rentals, Inc. in Rock Falls, IL. Celeste lives in Dixon with her son, Zachary Kirk, from her marriage to Robert Lightner. Zachary was born June 4, 1990. Celeste is quite talented as a pianist and plays at the Church of Latter Day Saints in Sterling, IL.
8.4.3.Amber Faith is in the gifted student program at Dixon, IL. She is also on the student council and the school newspaper.
8.4.4.Preston Wayne is active in soccer and is a Nintendo whiz. Preston has draws cartoon characters and has a little business going at school, selling his drawings to other students.
9.Family of Verle and Willie Helle:
9.1.Duane Verle Helle lives at Jenson Beach, Florida with is wife, Carol. Duane teaches school. Duane and his wife have a daughter, Shannon.
10.Family of Gene and Maxine Helle:
10.1.Cheryl "Christine" lives in Dixon, Illinois, where she is employed as an Office Manager/President/Treasurer at United Credit Union. She has two sons from her marriage to Kenneth Masters:
10.1.1.Kenneth Albert Masters graduated from Aurora University in May, 1990, with a BS Degree in Communications. He is employed by Jones Cable Co. in Glen Elyn, Illinois.
10.1.2.Mark Allen Masters is employed by Crest Food Co., Ashton, Illinois. He lives in Dixon.
10.2.Bradley Howard lives in New London, Missouri. where he is in the sawmill business.
10.3.Patti Jane and Clifford Barcai live in Oregon IL. Clifford is employed at Maxwell Graphics in Mt. Morris, Illinois. Patti is a certified nurse's aid in the Oregon nursing home. Patti and Cliff are the parents of:
Patrick Eugene, b. May 18, 1972
Jared Keli, b. Oct. 16, 1974
Heather 10 Kenani b. June 7, 1979.
10.4.George Bryan lives in Missouri where he is in the sawmill business.
10.5.Barry Clayton married Joy, on August 8, 1985. They reside at Maui, Hawaii with their son, Jordon Tatsuo, b. February 26, 1990.
11.Family of Gail and Bernice Helle:
11.1.Marigail and Leonard Roberts, live in Ottawa, IL. Marigail teaches English, Spanish and Art at Shepher Junior High School in Ottawa. Leonard is employed at Libbey-Owns-Ford Glass Company in Ottawa.
11.1.1.Robert married Julie Young in 1987 in San Diego, CA. Sgt. Robert Roberts was in Saudi Arabia during "Desert Storm". He will be stationed in Germany after his return. Robert and Julie have two sons:
Michael Stephen, b. March 30, 1988.
Ryan Russell, b. December 23, 1990
11.1.2.Stephen graduated from Illinois State University in May, 1990 with a BS in
Biology. He is teaching Biology at Illinois State University, and working towards his
Masters Degree.
11.2.Linda and Edward Partak, live in Ottawa. Linda is an Administrative Assistant to the Director of Court Services at the LaSalle County Court House. Ed is employed by Caterpillar Tractor Co. in Joliet, IL.
11.2.1.Katherine Jeanne Frecchio, Linda's daughter from her first marriage, died Feb. 18, 1982 at the age of 15 months.
Linda and Ed are the parents of:
11.2.2.Susan Marie married Ronald Marconi on April 7, 1990 in Ottawa, Illinois. Ronisa is a police officer in Ottawa. Sue graduated from Northern Illinois University at Dekalb with a BA in 1986 and is working toward a Teachers Degree.
11.2.3.Karen Lynn received a MS from the College of DuPage in December, 1990.
11.3.Jeanne and her husband, James Gebhardt, are also living in Ottawa, IL. Their children are:
11.3.1.Julie Ann married Gary Kohnke on September 9, 1986. Julie graduated from Ottawa Jr. College in 1986 with an BS in Court Reporting and works as a Court Reporter. Gary is a mechanic. They have a daughter Chelsea Marie, born April 13,
1989.
11.3.2.Kathleen Sue graduated in May, 1990, from Illinois Eastern University with
a BS in Psychology. She is now employed at LaSalle County Detention Home as a youth
worker.
11.3.3.Kristine Marie, "Kristy" is a Senior at Ottawa High School and plans to go on to College after graduation.
11.3.4.Jamie Lynn, is a seventh grade student at Shepherd Jr. High School.
11.4.Robert (Bob) and his wife Carol have twin daughters, Breena Jeane and Nichole Gail, born December 14, 1982. Carol's daughter, Rachele Brecht, visited Germany in April 1990. She accompanied other members of her High School German Class. Bob is a staff writer for the Pioneer Republic, Marengo, IL.