Helen Feder

Helen M. Feder, 100, of Rantoul went to be with the Lord on Tuesday afternoon (March 18, 2025) at Clark Lindsay, Urbana. She was born Dec. 15, 1924, in Compromise Township, a daughter of Robert August and Mary Caroline (Wagner) Feder. Helen was preceded in death by her sister, Edna, and a cousin, Bernice, with whom she shared a sisterly bond, as she was raised by Helen's parents. She is survived by a great-niece, Jackie Meyer; a great-nephew, Jeffery Schrank; and another great-niece, Julie Ann (Schrank) Dortch. She was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church in Thomasboro, and she had a strong faith. She enjoyed traveling, playing cards and spending time with friends. She was the kindest of souls and lived a simple, frugal life. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Peace Lutheran Church, Thomasboro. The Rev. Michael Stoerger will officiate. Burial will follow in Beckman Cemetery. Visitation will be for two hours prior to the service at Peace Lutheran. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Peace Lutheran Church or The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod (LCMS) St. Louis.