Helen Elizabeth Transou

October 31, 1921 - January 26, 2008

Helen Elizabeth Transou 1921-2008 Funeral service for Helen Elizabeth Transou, age 86 of Princeton, will be Tuesday, Jan 29, 2008 at 11:00 AM at the Norberg Memorial Home. Rev. Jon Olinger will officiate. Burial will follow in the Oakland Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Jan 29, 2008 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Norberg Memorial Home. Mrs. Transou passed away on Saturday, Jan 26, 2008 at her home. She was born on Oct 31, 1921 in Princeton, Illinois to Oliver and Dilla (Heathman) Krone. She graduated from Bureau Township High School. Helen married Ralph Transou on Sept. 3, 1947 in Peoria, IL. She was a homemaker, enjoyed quilting, race horses, refinishing furniture, and antiques. She was an active member of First Christian Church. Helen is survived by her husband of 60 years Ralph Transou of Princeton. Also surviving are one sister, Ruth Ellis, of Bradford and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceding her in death are her parents, 4 sisters; Frances Friend, Margaret Pigg, Annabelle Eickmeier, Nannie Lee Krone, and one brother Howard Krone.