Helen R. Link Obituary
We bid farewell to Helen R. Link of Collinsville, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 15, 2025 at the age of 92. Helen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helen R. Link to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Russell Owen and Noveta Marie Baucom; her husband Ivar Matthew Link; her son Kerrie Alan Link; and her siblings, Richard "Sonny" Baucom, Jerry Baucom, John Baucom, Shirley Carlton, Jeannie Rose and Judy Endsley.
She is survived by: her children, Marsha Cain of North, GA, Linda Robinson (Leroy) of Marine, IL, Kelly Link of Collinsville, IL and Todd Link (Anne) of Glen Carbon, IL; and her brother Bill Baucom (Beth) of Akron, OH. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
A procession was held on Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 at 12:15 PM at the Barry Wilson Funeral Home (2800 N Center St, Maryville, IL 62062). A graveside service was held on Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery (2900 Sheridan Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125).