Republic- Helen L. Luderman, age 72 of 111 Fence River Rd. Republic, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011 at the Marquette General Hospital.
Helen was born May 30, 1938 in Mobile, Alabama to Joseph & Clara (Pierre) Smith. Helen enjoyed outdoor activities: fishing, picking morel mushrooms, feeding birds, gardening or just walking in the woods. She was a wonderful wife to her husband John whom she married April 8, 1989.
Helen is survived by her husband John, 3 daughters: Cindi (Andy) Weston of Albuquerque, NM, Julie Williams of Fort Pierce, FL and Angela (Seph) Pomerantz of Hollywood, FL,, a step daughter Woodsy Tucker of Republic, adopted son Art Cibor of Clinton Twp, MI, a sister Betty (Paul) Parkinson of Sacramento, CA, 2 brothers: Joseph Smith Jr. of Mobile, Al and Larry Smith of Houston, TX, 12 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Helen was preceded in death by her parents.
Inurnment will take place in the Republic Twp Cemetery. There will be no services at this time.
Helen's obituary may be viewed at www.bjorkandzhulkie.com where her guest book may be signed.