Helen Marie Vaughn

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Helen Marie Vaughn, 83, of Princeton died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014, in her home. Born Aug. 31, 1931, near Ohio, Ill., to John Carl and Bothilde “Tillie” (Miller) Erickson, she married Gary Vaughn on Sept. 3, 1950, in the First Baptist Church of Manlius. She graduated from Bureau Township High School in 1949. She worked at several businesses in the area and was a lifelong homemaker and member of the First Baptist Church of Manlius. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Gary Vaughn of Princeton; three sons, Michael (Carole) Vaughn of Princeton, Kevin Vaughn of Princeton and Craig (Lori) Vaughn of Racine, Wis.; seven grandchildren, Amy (Kirk) Stevens of Madison, Wis., Lindsay (Jim Van Fleet) Vaughn of Princeton, Devin Vaughn of Chicago, Jocelyn Vaughn of Chicago, Kristen Vaughn of Racine, Wis., Kelsey Vaughn of Racine, Wis., and Katelyn Vaughn of Racine, Wis.; one stepgrandchild, Jessica (Casey) Tischner of Raleigh, N.C.; three great-grandchildren, Ty, Madlyn and Ryan Stevens of Madison, Wis.; three stepgreat-grandchildren, Avery, Kylen and Delaney Tischner; one brother, Robert Erickson of Princeton; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Arthur Erickson, Jack Erickson and Russell Erickson; five sisters, Martha Hoffman, Elsie Jackson, Alice Morris, Margaret Schaill and Minnie Shipp; an infant daughter, Janice Vaughn; and an infant granddaughter, Emily Vaughn. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27, at the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Princeton, with the Rev. John Erickson officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery, Wyanet. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church of Manlius.

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  1. She was an amazing woman and will be deeply missed by her family, as well as the community. She touched many lives through her serving and loving heart. She is deeply missed.

  2. One of the most important things I remember about Helen was how classy she always looked wherever she went and if we could not find her – she had stopped to chat with somebody she knew. I will miss her terribly, but know that she is now without pain and having a great reunion with those who have gone before. A truly beautiful example for all those who knew and loved her.

  3. WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR GRANDMOTHER’S DEATH…..OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

  4. I am so sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. She was such a kind and classy lady. My thoughts are with the Vaughn family as you mourn your loss and adjust to life without her presence.

  5. Helen was the true matriarch of the Vaughn family. She was such a wonderful and classy and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will be sorely missed by all who loved her. May she be at peace and now in the loving embrace of all who went before her.

  6. So sorry for your loss… But she’s not lost… We all know where she’s at! Dancing in Heaven! Oh what a special lady! Thinking of all of you in these next days! God loves you and so do I!

  7. You have my deepest sympathy! Sorry I can’t be there to give you a hug, Gary! Always enjoyed visiting with the two of you at the Apple!

  8. All of your family are in our prayers. We always enjoyed visiting with Helen and Gary at the Apple on our way to the Cub games. She was a sweet lady and will be missed. Rest in peace, Helen.


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