September 11, 2016

Helen Heath

Helen Bernice Heath, 82, of Friedheim passed away Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, at Estates of Perryville in Perryville, Missouri. She was born Sept. 7, 1934, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Fred and Edith Rigger Brunke. She and Robert E. “Bob” Heath were married Feb. 3, 1955, at Larson Air Force Base in Topeka, Kansas. He passed away Nov. 1, 2012...

Helen Bernice Heath, 82, of Friedheim passed away Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, at Estates of Perryville in Perryville, Missouri.

She was born Sept. 7, 1934, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Fred and Edith Rigger Brunke. She and Robert E. “Bob” Heath were married Feb. 3, 1955, at Larson Air Force Base in Topeka, Kansas. He passed away Nov. 1, 2012.

Loving survivors include four daughters, Laura Vernon of Friedheim, Mona Zuniga of California, Carla Buchheit of Appleton and Shawn Lemonds of Friedheim; eight grandchildren, William Blyzes, Christopher Buchheit, Jenny Bey, James Lemonds, Ashley Lemonds, Michele Sevilla, Melanie Sevilla and Mandy Sevilla; and 11 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers.

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In keeping with Helen’s wishes, she will be cremated.

The family suggests contributions be made to Trinity Lutheran Church at Friedheim.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.

McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson is in charge of arrangements.

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