Helen Jean Cruse Obituary
We are sad to announce that on December 31, 2023, at the age of 94, Helen Jean Cruse of New Washington, Indiana, born in Newark, Delaware passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas Kessinger and Gladys Kessinger; her husband Russell Cruse; her brothers, Robert, John William and Rudy Kessinger; and her son-in-law Charles Schwinn.
She is survived by: her children, Joan Ison (Doc) of Marysville, IN, Leighton Cruse of Louisville, KY and Mary Arthur (Butch); and her grandchildren, Shannon Arthur, Amy Ellison, Jeremy Ison, Lori Cecil, Dock Ison, Matthew Arthur, Leslie Kelley, David Schwinn, Chris Schwinn, Stephanie Simpson, Candace Zuege and Carmen Cruse. She is also survived by 23 great grandchildren, along with many other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital.
