Sylvia Helus

Sylvia Eleanor Helus, 86, of Colby, died Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Citizens Medical Center. She was born November 21, 1932, in Sheridan County, KS, to Otto and Monica (Mader) Robben. She married Orville Helus in 1954, in Colby. Sylvia worked as a cook at the Colby hospital for 40 years. She was artistic, drawing and painting in her free time. She also enjoyed reading, bird watching and embroidery.

Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, James Mader, Joe Robben and Linus Robben; sisters, Nadeen Kaiser, Maxine Joslyn, Twila Bishard, and Sharon Gizzi and her grandson Jake Helus.

She is survived by her children, Larry (Sherry) Helus, Keith Helus, Jackie Helus, Kevin (Peggy) Helus and Marcy (Rick) Carter; former husband Orville; brothers, Delbert Robben, Pat Robben and Ron Robben; sisters, Anita Bril, Glennis Hickman and Nyleen Henry; sister-in-law Laura Ann Cersovsky; brother-in-law Bill (Jan) Helus; four grandchildren, Justin (Angie) Helus, Shane (Erica) Carter, Cade (Tisha) Carter and Jayla Helus; seven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Cremation was chosen. A Memorial Service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 21, 2019, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, with inurnment in Beulah Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Citizens Medical Center for the Serenity Room, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com