Helen L. Wakeland, 86, Moline, passed away Friday June 19, 2020 at Heartland Health Care Center, Moline.

A visitation for Helen will be held on Wednesday June 24, 2020 from 5-7PM at Van Hoe Funeral Home, Ltd., East Moline. A funeral service will conclude the visitation at 7PM. Cremation will be accorded following the funeral service. Memorials may be made to the family. Due to COVID-19, visitors are asked to respect social distancing, and wear face-coverings.

Helen was born on June 12, 1934 in Cambridge, IL a daughter of Harry and Pearl (Miller) Patton. She had been married to Albert Fritsch, and later to Clair Wakeland. She was a lifelong homemaker. She enjoyed reading, having her nails and hair done, old westerns, and puzzles. She loved Jesus Christ, her kids, grandkids, great-grandkids, Elvis Presley and Chuck Norris.

Her favorite saying was: "I love you more today than yesterday, and 10 times more tomorrow."

Survivors include her children: Nancy Fritsch, Davenport; Shelly (James) Kraklow, Moline; Dora Manary, Rock Island, and David; grandchildren: Jeremy, Jessica, Hollie, Anthony, Leah, Michael, Amanda, Joseph, and Travis; great-grandchildren: Rosie, Jordan, Mariah, Lily, Jayden, Cynthia, Avery, Juliana, David, Carter, Cooper, Jason, Alena, and Jade; a brother: Dwaine Patton, FL; daughter-in-law: Donna Stacy, East Moline; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, son: Don, grandson: Joshua, great-grandchildren: Lincoln and Baby Allen; sister: Jean, 2 brothers: Donald and Robert; and a son-in-law: Dennis.

The family would like to thank Heartland Health Care Center for their special care and attention to Helen.

Helen L. Wakeland, 86, Moline, passed away Friday June 19, 2020 at Heartland Health Care Center, Moline.

A visitation for Helen will be held on Wednesday June 24, 2020 from 5-7PM at Van Hoe Funeral Home, Ltd., East Moline. A funeral service will conclude the visitation at 7PM. Cremation will be accorded following the funeral service. Memorials may be made to the family. Due to COVID-19, visitors are asked to respect social distancing, and wear face-coverings.

Helen was born on June 12, 1934 in Cambridge, IL a daughter of Harry and Pearl (Miller) Patton. She had been married to Albert Fritsch, and later to Clair Wakeland. She was a lifelong homemaker. She enjoyed reading, having her nails and hair done, old westerns, and puzzles. She loved Jesus Christ, her kids, grandkids, great-grandkids, Elvis Presley and Chuck Norris.

Her favorite saying was: "I love you more today than yesterday, and 10 times more tomorrow."

Survivors include her children: Nancy Fritsch, Davenport; Shelly (James) Kraklow, Moline; Dora Manary, Rock Island, and David; grandchildren: Jeremy, Jessica, Hollie, Anthony, Leah, Michael, Amanda, Joseph, and Travis; great-grandchildren: Rosie, Jordan, Mariah, Lily, Jayden, Cynthia, Avery, Juliana, David, Carter, Cooper, Jason, Alena, and Jade; a brother: Dwaine Patton, FL; daughter-in-law: Donna Stacy, East Moline; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, son: Don, grandson: Joshua, great-grandchildren: Lincoln and Baby Allen; sister: Jean, 2 brothers: Donald and Robert; and a son-in-law: Dennis.

The family would like to thank Heartland Health Care Center for their special care and attention to Helen.

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Wednesday, June 24, 2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Van Hoe Funeral Home 1500 Sixth Street East Moline, Illinois 61244

Wednesday, June 24, 2020 7:00 PM

Van Hoe Funeral Home 1500 Sixth Street East Moline, Illinois 61244