Wild, Helen K. nee Lich

Helen K. Wild nee Lich, 91, of Waterloo, died January 4, 2006, in Waterloo. She was 
born June 22, 1914, in Waterloo, the daughter of the late George and Mary Lich nee 
Steinsieck. She was married to the late Robert G. Wild. Mrs. Wild is survived by her 
children Roger (Judy) Wild of Waterloo, Ronald (Dora) Wild of Waterloo, and Larry 
(Marlene) Wild of Waterloo; grandchildren Tammy (Gary) Krebel of Columbia, Tim 
(Kim) Wild of Alton, Angie (Brian) Hoffmann of Waterloo, Randy (Tiffany) Wild of 
St. Louis, Heidi (Matt) Ruwald of Waterloo, and Amy (Lyle) Cope of Mt. Olive; five 
great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; sister Talida Nolting of Shakopee, 
Minn.; brothers Lewis Lich of Waterloo, and Robert Lich of St. Louis; sister-in-law 
Marie Lich of Waterloo; and nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death 
by her parents, husband and brother Alois Lich. Mrs. Wild was a member of St. John 
United Church of Christ in Maeystown and Maeystown Women’s Fellowship. She was 
an avid quilter and RSVP volunteer. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral 
services were at St. John United Church of Christ in Maeystown, Pastor Ivan Horn 
officiating. She is buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may 
be made to St. John United Church of Christ in Maeystown, the American Cancer 
Society or Hospice of Southern Illinois.