Helen M. Hernstrom

Helen M. Hernstrom, 98, of Coal Valley, formerly of Viola Township died Friday November 12, 2004 at Oak Glen Home, Coal Valley.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd., 1301-4th St., Orion, IL. Visitation will be from 4-7 Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Western Township Cemetery, Orion. In leiu of flowers memorials may be made to Oak Glen Home.
Helen was born October 3, 1906 in Orion, the daughter of John and Ida Albertson Carlson. She married George Conrad Hernstrom on June 28, 1925 in Moline. He preceded her in death on June 8, 1960.
She enjoyed sewing and knitting. Her greatest joy was seeing her great grandchildren Justin, Colton, Alyssa and the many hugs and kisses they gave to their "Bubba".
Survivors
Son John (Betty)Hernstrom Moline
Daughter Nancy Landi Viola
17 grandchildren
39 great grandchildren
9 great great grandchildren
She was preceded in death by a daughter Roxana DeBaene and a son George Hernstrom.
The family would like to extend their thanks to the special nurses and caregivers at Oak Glen.
Online condolences may be expressed to the Helen Hernstrom family by visiting her obituary at www.esterdahlmortuary.com