Helen I. Butcher

May 24, 1918 - July 24, 2014


Helen I. Butcher, 96, of Remington, passed away at 12:34 am, Thursday, July 24, 2014 at St. Anthony Healthcare of Lafayette. She resided at Green Tree of West Lafayette for the past 9 years. She was born on May 24, 1918 in Benton County to Harry and Leva (Sparks) Tobias and was a 1936 graduate of Wadena High School. Her marriage was to Keith Butcher on August 1, 1936 and he preceded her in death on December 1, 1985. Helen was a homemaker and helped Keith run their family farm south of Remington. She was a member of the Remington United Methodist Church and Psi Iota Xi Philanthropic Sorority. Helen loved to go shopping in Lafayette with her sister, Hazel. She is survived by her two daughters, Cheryl Butcher of West Lafayette, and Barb Koelmel (husband: Dale) of Westminster, CO; two grandchildren, Rhonda Nichols and Nick Koelmel (wife: Jodi); and three great-grandchildren, Kadian and Mataya Nichols, and Blake Koelmel. Preceding her in death with her parents and husband are her brothers, Roy and Clifford Tobias, and sister, Hazel Jewell. Friends may call from 10 am until the time of Funeral Service at 11 am, Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at the Remington United Methodist Church with Rev. Mary van Wijk officiating. Burial to follow in Remington Cemetery. Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Remington is entrusted with care. Memorials may be made in Helen's name to the Remington Library or to the Remington United Methodist Church.


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Funeral Service

Remington United Methodist Church

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  • 14 West Harrison Street
    Remington, IN 47977
  • Rev. Mary van Wijk officiating. Interment to follow Remington Cemetery.

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Remington United Methodist Church

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  • 14 West Harrison Street
    Remington, IN 47977

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