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Helen Irene <I>Blackwell</I> Zike

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Helen Irene Blackwell Zike

Birth
Lawrence County, Indiana, USA
Death
14 Aug 2018 (aged 105)
Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, USA
Burial
Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana, USA Add to Map
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Helen lived to the age of 105 and 49 weeks. She was a wonderful lady. Always wondering why she was here so long. Her mind was so sharp. She could answer any question asked of her on our last visit on Aug 6, 2018.

Obit - Helen (Blackwell) Zike, 105, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at IU Health Bloomington Hospice House. She was born on September 7, 1912 in Lawrence County, Indiana; the daughter of Julius and Roxie (Holmes) Blackwell.

Helen was a homemaker and avid quilter since the age of 25. Helen was the oldest member of Clear Creek Christian Church, having been a member for 71 years. She was also a member of Good Neighbors Extension Homemaker Club.

Helen is survived by her daughters, Joyanne Hawkins and Glenda (Frank) Livingston; daughter-in-law’s, Tresia Zike and Vicki Zike; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Davis Zike; two sons, Jerry Lee Zike and Kenneth Dale Zike; three sisters, Glowdene, Genevive, and June and a son-in-law E. Cleo Hawkins.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Allen Funeral Home and Crematory, 4155 S. Old State Road 37, Bloomington. With David Lee officiating. Burial will follow at Clover Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 17, 2018 and Saturday from 10:00am to service time at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clear Creek Christian Church or The Leukemia Foundation.
Helen lived to the age of 105 and 49 weeks. She was a wonderful lady. Always wondering why she was here so long. Her mind was so sharp. She could answer any question asked of her on our last visit on Aug 6, 2018.

Obit - Helen (Blackwell) Zike, 105, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at IU Health Bloomington Hospice House. She was born on September 7, 1912 in Lawrence County, Indiana; the daughter of Julius and Roxie (Holmes) Blackwell.

Helen was a homemaker and avid quilter since the age of 25. Helen was the oldest member of Clear Creek Christian Church, having been a member for 71 years. She was also a member of Good Neighbors Extension Homemaker Club.

Helen is survived by her daughters, Joyanne Hawkins and Glenda (Frank) Livingston; daughter-in-law’s, Tresia Zike and Vicki Zike; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Davis Zike; two sons, Jerry Lee Zike and Kenneth Dale Zike; three sisters, Glowdene, Genevive, and June and a son-in-law E. Cleo Hawkins.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Allen Funeral Home and Crematory, 4155 S. Old State Road 37, Bloomington. With David Lee officiating. Burial will follow at Clover Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 17, 2018 and Saturday from 10:00am to service time at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clear Creek Christian Church or The Leukemia Foundation.


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