Helen Marie Newbury

August 11, 1918 - January 29, 2008

Helen Marie Newbury 1918-2008 Funeral service for Helen Marie Newbury, age 89 of Princeton, will be Friday, Feb 01, 2008 at 3:00 PM at the Presbyterian Church. Rev. Bea Hoover-Mulvany will officiate. Burial will follow in the Oakland Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, Feb 01, 2008 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Newbury passed away on Tuesday, Jan 29, 2008 at her Residence following a long illness. She was born on Aug 11, 1918 in Princeton, Illinois to Charles and Nellie Ruth (Salmon) Lenihan. She married Glenn Newbury on Sept. 26, 1937 at the Presbyterian Church in Princeton where she was a lifelong member. Helen enjoyed swimming, the beach, cooking, gardening, antiquing and spending time with her family. She is survived by four daughters; Nancy (Cletus) Sims of Tiskilwa, Sally Newbury of Danforth, Susan (Rick) Thompson and Julie (Jarod) McDaniel both of Princeton. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband on Feb. 10, 1999. Also preceding are her parents, one grandson, one brother, and three sisters. Memorials may be directed to the Presbyterian Church, Bureau Valley Hospice, or donor's choice. Norberg Memorial Home is entrusted with arrangements.