CENTRALIA — Helen Ardelle LeBeau, 98, of Centralia, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 peacefully at her home. She was born on February 26th, 1925 to Arthur J. Haas and Helen (Freeman) Haas. She married her husband Willis J. LeBeau on June 1st, 1946. He preceded her in death on July 23rd, 2010.

Helen is survived by her sons Bill LeBeau and wife Sheila of Michigan, and Pat LeBeau and wife Joanie of Florida; daughters Renee Maxey and significant other Sam Krikorian of Michigan, and Celeste LeBeau of Michigan; daughter-in-law Donna LeBeau of Michigan; son-in-law John Jelke; daughter-in-law Karen LeBeau of Centralia;15 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren.

Along with her husband, Helen was preceded in death by her parents, sons James and Arthur LeBeau, daughter Collette Jelke and granddaughter Michelle LeBeau. Helen loved any and all animals, especially horses and chickens. She had a fondness for hummingbirds, and loved to watch them. She was a family oriented woman, and loved her husband, kids, and grandkids dearly.

A visitation for Helen LeBeau will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Centralia form 9:00 am to 10:00 am. Mass to follow at 10:00 am with Monsignor David Darin officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation or the REACT THYROID, https://itog.org/page/Philanthropy, and can be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street, Centralia, IL 62801 (618) 532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the LeBeau family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com or the Funeral Home’s Facebook page.