Obituary of Marie Emily Helwig

Marie Emily Helwig, passed away on Wednesday, October 21st. She was 91 years old. Private arrangements under the direction of the Norman Dean Home For Services. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations in her memory to the 11th Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway NJ 07866 or the Alzheimers Association 400 Morris Ave., Suite 251 Denville, NJ 07834. Born in Jersey City, Marie has lived in Denville with her husband Richard of 61 years. She was a friend to all those that were lucky enough to have her as one. Marie loved birds and her many beloved dogs through the years. She was the keeper of the family flame and always a wonderful wife, Mom, Nana and Great Nana. Sadly, over the last few years, she was out of our reach as the dementia took what made her so dear to us. We are lucky and grateful to have her volumes 1-16 of her days with Lori, David and Daniel. They will continue to remind us of what an extroardinary woman she was. Predeceased by her siblings Grace Oliveri, Doris Meyer, Frank Funk and Hazel Kunz; she leaves happy memories to her husband Richard; children Janet Treier and her husband Glenn, Richard Jr. and his wife Carol and Linda Helwig; her adoring grandchildren Lori Jensen, David and Daniel Treier and Todd and Kelsey Helwig; her great granddaughter Sage Jensen; and many more loving relatives and friends.