Helen Marie Miehle
Of Wheeling

Helen Marie Miehle was born on October 24, 1912 in Marquette, Michigan to Frank E. and Joanna Cox. She passed away on August 30, 2010 in Skokie.

Helen led a very full and wonderful life. In her 97 years, she was a CBS radio announcer in California, a model, manager of the Lad and Lassie Kindergarten school in Evanston , President and owner of M & C Blueprint Company in Skokie, Il. for more than 25 years. She was elected President of the Chicago North Lady Elks Club for a year’s term and developed many long lasting friendships still in existence today. Helen was able to participate in many charity events to help those that did not have the means to help themselves. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.

In retirement, she had two holes in one on Florida golf courses, which her husband “Bud” the accomplished golfer of the family could never achieve. She was on a traveling bowling team in Florida with a few 299 games which helped her teammates win a few championships.

Throughout her life, Helen always had a special sparkle, making friends everywhere she went. Helen lived independently, enjoying each day with her incredible mind that was sharp as a tack, and her wonderful sense of humor. She loved every minute of her life and lived it to the fullest. Helen lived most of her 97 years in between Chicago and Florida. She valued her family and friends above all else. She took responsibility for her family when they couldn’t take care of themselves and her door was always open for family and friends in need.

The family wishes to thank the caring nurses at Midwest Palliative & Hospice Care Center in Skokie, Illinois for attending to Helen in such a caring way. Helen’s greatest joys in life were her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family, friends and especially her hobbies. Helen will be terribly missed.

Helen is survived by her daughter, Kathleen (Robert J.) Leahy; her grandchildren, Bonnye (Jim) Lapotka, Bill (Jennifer) Nichols and Mike Nichols; and her great-grandchildren, Nicholas Ludford, Clifford and Anthony Colangelo, Cooper and Scarlett Nichols, and Shelby Lapotka.

She was preceded in death by her husband, retired Chicago Deputy Chief Fire Marshal, Louis “Bud” Miehle whom she married on October 30, 1943, and her daughter, JoAnne Meyer.

Memorial visitation Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 9:00 AM until the time of memorial Mass at 10:00 AM at St. Edna Catholic Church 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Interment All Saints Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Midwest CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview, Illinois 60025.


 

Glueckert Funeral Home