Helen L. Kimberley

June 27, 1927 - December 31, 2016

Princeton- Helen L Kimberley, 89, of Princeton, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016. Helen was born to William E. Drake and Martha K. (Hansen) Drake on June 27, 1927 in Princeton, Il. She was a graduate of Tiskilwa High School, 1945 Tiskilwa, Il. She married Glenn Kimberley on July 7, 1951 in Ottawa, IL. She was a GTE Phone Operator and homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, farming with her husband, fishing, camping, archery and bird watching. She is survived by two daughters, Mary (James) Pottinger – of Princeton, IL (daughter), Laura Cartwright – of LaSalle, IL (daughter), two sons – Gene Kimberley – Kewanee, IL (son), Dale (Karen) Kimberley – Princeton, IL (son). Nine grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren, one brother-in-law and one sister-in-law. As well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers, one daughter and one son. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 4th from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton. Funeral Services will take place on Thursday, January 5th at 10:00 am at Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton with Rev Lisa Nelson, Burial will follow in the Oakland Cemetery in Princeton. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family for a charity of their selection. Online condolences may be left at norbergfh.com