Joanie Helmeid Obituary (1944 - 2012)

Joan Helmeid, 68, of South Beloit, died at 9:45 a.m. Friday, December 21, 2012 from a sudden illness. Born March 9, 1944 in Beloit, Wisconsin to Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Betty (Cole) Purdy. She was employed as a school bus driver for many years working for the South Beloit and Janesville school systems. Betty enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and also enjoyed spending time with her significant other Harold Helmeid. She is survived by her son, Ronnie Mccann of Beloit, Wisconsin; daughters, Shelley (Douglas) Baker of Roscoe, Terri Ford of Phoenix, Arizona., and Deena Martin of Beloit, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Jennifer, Joshua, Stephanie, Tyler, Ian, Valerie, Courtney, Allie, and Madelyn; great grandchildren, Dashawna, and Lilian; mother, Betty Brooks; sisters, Kay, and Judy; brothers, Harry, Richard, Thomas and Don; companion, Harold Helmeid; step son, Loren Helmeid; and 16 nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father. Funeral ceremonies will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 29, 2012 in McCorkle Funeral Home, 767 N. Blackhawk Blvd. Rockton with Pastor Dan Herman of the Old Stone Church officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday in the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until service time.