Helen Elaine Jacobus Cadie, 85

Helen Elaine Jacobus Cadie, 85, of Belvidere, passed away, Saturday morning, Nov. 19.

Helen was born May 9, 1931 to Arnold and Agnes (Schalk) Jacobus. She graduated from DeKalb Township High School in 1948.

Helen married Harold George Cadie on Oct. 29, 1948, and they were the proud parents of Larry Duaine Cadie (deceased), Richard Allen (Julie) Cadie of DeBary, Fla., Debra Elaine (Dale) Dickison of Plymouth, Ind., Kathy Jo (Melvin-deceased) Stewart of Belvidere, Lynn Harold Cadie (deceased), Roger Dean (Susan) Cadie, of Belvidere, Steven George (Catherine) Cadie of Belvidere, and Janis Beth (James) Bakke of Belvidere; numerous grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; sisters, Marilyn (Otto) Nelson, Joan (Robert-deceased) Fidder, Kay (Floyd) Ollmann, Linda (Robert-deceased) Zak.

She is preceded in death by her father and mother, step-father, Ray Mosher, brother, Jim Jacobus, Max Jacobus, sisters, Beverly Cliffe, Florence Gardner, fiancé, George Ryan, and grandson, Bradley Cadie.

Helen was of Methodist faith, and a member of the Flora Grange and Pomona Grange.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Northern Illinois Hospice and OSF Saint Anthony Staff for their compassionate care of their mother.

Per Helen’s request, there will be no visitation or funeral, and a private burial. Memorials may be made to the family.

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