Helen M (Rottinghaus) Tester

Helen Tester

Helen M. Tester, 95, of Litchfield passed away Sunday evening, May 3, 2015 at 7:38 P.M. at her residence.

Helen was born on March 3, 1920 in Harvel, IL, a daughter of John & Bessie (Harris) Rottinghaus.

Mrs. Tester attended Harvel High School.

Helen married William L. Tester on April 1, 1940 and he preceded her in death on July 10, 1968.

Helen was a member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield.

Helen was a homemaker, enjoying life on the farm. She enjoyed spending time outdoors and gardening.  Helen also enjoyed reading and following up on the farm report. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.

Helen is survived by:

Son,                                         Gerald L. (Barbara) Tester of Springfield, MO

Granddaughter                       Dr. Nicole J. (Dr. Jason S. Fromm) Tester of Gainesville, FL

She is also survived by sister-in-law Mary Rottinghaus, wife of the late William Rottinghaus

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, William L. Tester, brothers, Harold, Glenn, and William Rottinghaus.   

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Litchfield Family Funeral Service in Litchfield, IL. Visitation will be held Thursday from 10:00 until time of service at Litchfield Family Funeral Service. Pastor, Jay Johnson, minister of Union Avenue Christian Church in Litchfield will officiate. Burial will be in Asbury Cemetery in Raymond, IL. The family suggests memorials be directed to the Gastro-Intestinal Research Foundation located at 70 East Lake Street, Suite 1015 in Chicago, IL 60601-5907.

Litchfield Family Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements, please visit www.litchfieldffs.com for the online obituary to sign the guestbook  or leave condolences.

 Service Information