WHITE LAKE - Helen M. Wilson, 74, formerly of Eagle, passed from our loving care into the arms of Christ on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital.

Helen was born in Tigerton on May 9, 1927, to George and Mary (nee Probst) Colson. She and her husband, Jerry, lived in Eagle until retiring to White Lake in 1976, where she was a member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in White Lake.

Helen is survived by her devoted husband, Jerry. She is the loving mom of Joan (Gordon) Kriewald of Eagle, Jackee (Gary) Fuchs of Jefferson, Wendy Wilson of Mukwonago, Rick (Lu) Wilson of Eagle and Cindy (Rob) Deisinger of Mukwonago; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Cile (Clarence) Harter of Brookfield and Connie (Jeff) Casey of Central City, Colo.; two brothers, George (Madonna) Colson and Dave (Sharon) Colson, both of Loveland, Colo.; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Her spirit will live on in the hearts and memories of all she loved and touched.

Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in North Prairie; the Rev. Mark Below will officiate. The family will receive visitors from 6 p.m. until the time of the services at the church. An additional memorial service will be held at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in White Lake at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 238, White Lake, WI 54491, are appreciated.

Mealy’s Funeral Home in Eagle, 594-2442, is serving the family.