Mary Helen Hoekstra Obituary
The world bids farewell to Mary Helen Hoekstra (Alton, Illinois), departing on January 18, 2025 at the age of 73. Mary Helen leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John O. Boland and Rosalee Boland (Luttrell); her brother John Boland; her sister-in-law Jackie Boland; her sister Suzanne; her brother-in-law Jim Kamp; her nephew Mark Kamp; and her niece Jessica Kamp.
She is survived by: her daughters, Michelle Hoekstra of Wood River and Amanda Hoekstra of Godfrey; her grandchildren, Kyle Hoekstra (Samantha) of Godfrey and Lillian Hoekstra of Godfrey; her great grandchildren, Braylynn Hoekstra, Makailee Hoekstra, Wyatt Butler and Kylie Hoekstra; her brother Patrick "Mike" Boland (Sharon) of Godfrey; and her nieces and nephews, Jeff Kamp (Debbie), Scott Kamp (Courtney), Matt Kamp, Anne Sturgeon (Kenny), Amy Hurley (Dave) and Patricia Lindemann (Darren).
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 22nd 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Gent Funeral Home (2409 State St, Alton, IL 62002). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, January 23rd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Ss Peter & Paul Catholic Church (717 State St, Alton, IL 62002).
Memorials may be made to SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church or 5A's Animal Shelter.
