Helen K. Carmack, 88, of Fremont, OH passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Elmwood Communities in Fremont. She was born on August 17, 1931 in Riley Township to Alton and Mary (Reardon) Hofelich.
Helen married James R. Carmack on February 19, 1955 at St. Ann Rectory by Fr. McCullen and he preceded her in death on July 8, 2005. She was a secretary for the Sandusky County Farm Bureau (now Country Springs Co-Op) and retired in 1994.
Helen was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Rosary Alter Society. She was a volunteer in the school cafeteria and for funeral lunches for many years. She was also a member of the Women of the Moose. Helen loved to travel and spend time with her grandchildren. She was a loyal Ohio State Buckeye and Cleveland Indians fan.
Helen is survived by her sons, Thomas (Mary Jean) Carmack, Steven “Fred” Carmack, Scott (Colleen) Carmack and Timothy Carmack, all of Fremont, OH; grandchildren, Jim, Breanne, Justin, Jodi and Kara Carmack; great grandchildren, Kamryn and Keegan Carmack and a great granddaughter due in May.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James R. Carmack; brother Robert Hofelich and sisters, Jane Flahiff and Irene Foos.
The family would like to thank Elmwood Communities and ProMedica Hospice for their compassionate care given to Helene.
Visitation: Wednesday from 2 to 6 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH with a vigil at 6 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, February 6, 2020; 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 550 Smith Rd., Fremont, OH with an hour of visitation prior to the service at the church.
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery
Memorials: Bishop Hoffman Catholic Schools
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Ron and Kathy Stout
Our sincerest sympathies to the Carmack family.
Fonzy
Hello dear Tom, this is Fonzy Douglas friend from Cancun México, my family and I want to tell you we are with you, we feel your loss at the same time receive our condolences.
Prayers
Fonzy and Family
Tom Carmack
Thank you so much Fonzy for the kind thought ls from so far away. I’m sure she was alot like your mother.
Chuck and Bev Fassnacht
Sending our sincere condolences to all of Mrs. Carmack’s family. She could be so funny! We hope that all of your many, wonderful memories help to sustain you through this difficult time. ❤️
Breanne
Thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️
Barbara Nieset
Carmack family…
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
I will miss Helen so much. I just met her 3 months ago and loved her immediately even when she was having a bad day. Now she is resting peacefully.
Hope she raises some hell in heaven (but watches her language). “CHA CHA CHA”
BARB NIESET (and Joe)
Jeff and Mary Zeitz
Will miss Helen now she will
Be with her husband Jim and neighbors Gerard Brickner Ray and Lil Williams Jerry and Marilyn Zeitz and Joe and Kate Parker. Roger and Bev Willoughby. Harold and Alice Sultz. Jim and Dorothy Brooks and Bud Harmon Also my parents Art and Jan Seilheimer so many great memories all the parties at Zeitz’s pool and family block parties Now the kids must carry on. Love all of you. Jeff and Mary Zeitz. 2/1/2020
Dan and Val Matthes
So very sorry to hear about Helen passing. Our prayers of comfort and healing to Family and Friends. May God comfort us all in our times of sorrow.
Deb Hessick
Tom, and families sorry for loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. May your mom rest in peace. The Hessick’s
The Logsdon’s
Tom and Mary Jean…So sorry to learn of your mother’s passing, Tom. Our family send our prayers to you and your family.
Gary & Chari Logsdon
Quinn, Brad, & Eric
Lucy winters
Will miss Helen very much I always had fun talking with her such a great lady!