Helen I. Stephens, age 79, of La Porte, passed away on March 26, 2014 at Franciscan Hospice in Michigan City, IN.
She was born in La Porte, IN, on November 29, 1934 to Ralph Herman and Bessy Jane (Cannon) Gillen.
She was married on October 8, 1960 to Gene Stephens, who preceded her in death in 2002. She was a retired shipping foreman at Boise Cascade.
Surviving are her beloved children, daughter, Shelly (Garry) Tipton of La Porte, Karen (Chuck) Holderbaugh of Michigan City; 9 grandchildren, Jason, Samantha, Daniel, Cynthia, Stephen, Norma, Garry, Natalie, Bobbie; 8 great grandchildren; brother, Paul (Rejean) Gillen of The Villages, FL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; brother, Richard Gillen; sister, Judy Winters; son, Larry Stephens; and daughter, Carol Lynn Stephens.
A cremation committal has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at a later time.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, International Headquarters, 2900 Rocky Point Dr, Tampa, FL 33607.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.