Helen Upham / Jan. 30, 1918 — July 4, 2011

Published 11:06 pm Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Helen Villwock Upham, 93, passed away peacefully July 4, 2011.

She was born in Niles on Jan. 30, 1918 to Fredrick and Gertrude Villwock.

She married Robert W. Upham, son of Clifford and Marie Upham of Buchanan, in 1938.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Bob, and her son, Neil.

She is survived by seven daughters, one son, 38 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.

Services will be held at Nichols-Arthur Funeral Home, 820 Fifth St., Michigan Center, Mich. today at 11 a.m.