Helen M. Henrichs, 76, of Woodworth passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021 at Accolade Healthcare in Paxton. She was born on November 18, 1945 in Watseka, the daughter of Robert B. and Eleanor (Hilgert) Hewitt. Helen married Orvelle L. Henrichs in Danforth on November 25, 1962. He preceded her in death on February 21, 2017.

Surviving are two daughters, Lisa (Steve) Burdin of Mahomet and Kay (Edgar) Busboom of Thomasboro; two granddaughters, Jenny (Seth) Trail Robbins of Champaign and Kathleen Trail & Carson Fuhr of Champaign; four sisters, Karen Harrison of Gilman, Sheryl (Francis) Schunke of Gilman, Janet (Bruce) Schunke Danforth, and Barbara (Jon) Hubner of Otterbein, IN; two brothers, Arnold (Clara) Hewitt of Bourbonnais and Ralph (Terri) Hewitt of Avon, IN; and many nieces nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Orvelle; and her brother, Robert Allen Hewitt.

Mrs. Henrichs was a member of St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Woodworth. She enjoyed reading and quilting.

Funeral services will be at 12:30 pm on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Woodworth. Pastor Michael Ruhlig will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in Woodworth.

Visitation will be from 11:00 am until the 12:30 pm service on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Woodworth.

Arrangements are being handled by Knapp Funeral Home in Cissna Park.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church – Woodworth or Cissna Park Fire Department.