Margaret Helwig Obituary
We bid farewell to Margaret Helwig of Fulton, Michigan, born in Athens, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 20, 2025 at the age of 77. Margaret 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 Margaret Helwig to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Poplawski and Margaret Poplawski; and her brother-in-law Dick Stephens. She is survived by: her husband Jacque Helwig of Fulton; her sisters, MaryJo Stephens of Jackson, MI, Terry Keyes (Dale) of Three Rivers, MI and Johnita "Cookie" Keaton (Dave) of Battle Creek, MI; her children, Cathy Riley of Streamwood, IL, Mary Riley Johnson (Nathan) of Plantation, FL, Donnie Gabe Riley of Los Angeles, CA and Kirk Riley of Queens, NY; her stepchildren, Heidi Wieland (Ed) of Naperville, IL, Vonn Helwig of Aurora, IL and Carmin Haylock (Ryan) of Livonia, MI.; and her grandchildren, Tim Friel (Stephanie), Sam Johnson, Stephanie Johnson, Leah Haylock and Kira Haylock. She is also survived by nieces, nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the new building fund at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 8220 M-60, Union City, MI 49094 or to Gentiva Hospice, 1911 W. Centre Ave #1, Portage, MI 49024.
