Ethel M. (Winstead) Helfrich 85, of Evansville, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2010, at Deaconess Hospital. Ethel was born in Dixon, Ky. on February 3, 1925, and was a [1943] graduate of Bosse High School.

She was employed as a secretary at Seeger Sunbeam Incorporated in the 1940's. Ethel and her husband Ed were married in 1949. Ethel spent a lifetime making a family and loved being with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an avid fan of Mater Dei football and wrestling. Ethel and Ed enjoyed ballroom dancing and were members of the VFW 1114, The Eagles's, The Owl's, Riverbend, Central Turners, and Friday Night Dance Club.

Surviving is a daughter and son-in-law, Terri and Don Miller; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Lily Helfrich; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Becky Helfrich; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Marcia Helfrich; and daughter Cherri Phelps; grandchildren, John Helfrich, Lindsey Hurt, Dax Miller, Logan Miller, Nathan Miller, Alyssa Miller, Danielle Helfrich, Jaci Phelps, Jordan Phelps and Allie Phelps; great-grandchildren, Reghan Hurt and Kennedi Hurt; brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Shirley Winstead; sister, Patricia Bruner; and nieces and nephews.

Ethel is preceded in death by her husband, Edward H. Helfrich Jr.,; parents, Essel E. Winstead and Opal F. Winstead; and sister, Rachelle F. Gaines.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 15, 2010, at Ziemer Funeral Home Central Chapel, 626 N. First Ave., with a memorial service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue from 10:30 a.m. until service time Tuesday at Resurrection Catholic Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Resurrection Catholic Church with Father Philip Kreilein officiating.

Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Resurrection Catholic Church, 5301 New Harmony Rd., Evansville, IN 47720, or Mater Dei Wrestling Club, 1300 Harmony Way, Evansville, IN 47720.

The family would like to thank the staff at Deaconess Hospital and Deaconess Hospice Care for the special care and attention they gave Ethel.

March 14, 2010
Terri, Mark, Randy, Jeff and Cherri: Your mom was a wonderful person. Having just lost mom recently, I know what a loss you are all experiencing. My sympathy goes to you and your entire family.
Dixie

March 14, 2010
Ethel was a wonderful woman. My sympathy's to her family. She will stay in your hearts forever. May she now rest in peace with her loving husband Edward.
Susie Rose, Evansville, Indiana

March 14, 2010
My Heart Goes Out To The Family Of Ethel.We All Grew Up Togather AndI was in Her Wedding.She Will Really Be Missed.Will Keep Her In My Prayers
Gloria Barclay, Evansville, Indiana

March 15, 2010
Terri and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Forti Family, Huntersville, North Carolina

March 15, 2010
Mark, Terri, Randy, Jeff & Cheri... SO MANY happy memories at your pool with your mom and dad and you guys!!! What a great way to grow up. My mom and I will miss your mom so very much. Much love and comfort to you all. Stacey and the family, Stacey Lett-Ferguson, Marietta, Georgia

March 15, 2010
Mark & Lily, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Karen (Scales) Rupp, Newburgh, Indiana

March 15, 2010
Cheri and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. The loss of a Mother/Grandmother is always difficult.
The Lasher Family

March 15, 2010
Nothing Beautiful In This World Is Ever Really Lost Those We Cherish Will Always Live On In Memory.
With Deepest Sympathy, Deaconess Home Medical Equipment & Infusion Staff

March 15, 2010
Dearest Helfrich Family, Thinking of you all. Our love and prayers are with you.
The Raley Family