Helen Martha Kinkopf
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Retired nurse enjoyed helping others
Helen Martha Kinkopf passed away Thursday, June 27, 2013.
She lived a good life of 87 years. She resided with her husband, Charles, and daughter Claudia and son-in-law Joe in Benton, Ill. She was previously a longtime resident of Claysville.
Mrs. Kinkopf was born in East Pittsburgh October 15, 1925, a daughter of Paul and Clara Dzamba Wanczak.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Alex, Andrew and Mike Wanczak, and a sister, Mildred Graham.
Mrs. Kinkopf was a retired nurse. She enjoyed helping others and was involved with many charitable organizations. She spent much of her time with family and friends. She documented all family events through meticulous photography. She adored gardening, painting and masterfully playing Scrabble.
She married Charles Kinkopf June 26, 1948, and enjoyed 65 years of marriage to him, which they celebrated June 26, 2013.
Mrs. Kinkopf was a loving and devoted mother.
Surviving are her husband, Charles, and three children, Susan Kinkopf Smith (David), Claudia Kinkopf Rizor (Joseph) and Charles “Timothy” Kinkopf.
Also surviving are nine grandchildren, Scott Rizor (Susan), Joshua Bird (Jennifer), David Smith Jr., Michele Pinto, Robb Rizor, James Smith (Tammy), Justin Bird (Tina), Clover Kinkopf and Tim Kinkopf; and 17 great-grandchildren, Jeremy Smith, Reagan Hall, Alexandrea Johnson, Kassidy Rizor, Kenzie Rizor, Grace Pinto, Wyatt Johnson, Felicity Bird, Jack Hall, Ella Pinto, Hayley Rizor, Jessica Smith, Preston Bird, Marcella Williams, Virginia Smith, Mason Williams and Jimmy Tunstall.
Deceased are her youngest daughter, Martha Kinkopf Blair, and a great-grandson, Marquinn Williams.
Hospice of Southern Illinois and Michelle Williams cared for her.
A memorial funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Benton, with Father Joseph Trapp officiating. Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in Benton is in charge of arrangements. For more information or to sign a memorial guest register, visit www.hobbsjohnson.com.
Since Mrs. Kinkopf was a devoted animal lover, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Franklin County Humane Society in Illinois or Washington Area Humane Society. Condolences can be sent by email to the family at kinkopf.family@gmail.com.