Helen K. Dugan

March 18, 1931 - May 8, 2020

Helen K. Dugan, age 89 of Alhambra, IL, died Friday, May 08, 2020, in Highland, IL. She was born on March 18, 1931, in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Frederick and Kathryn (nee Haas) Georigi. On February 05, 1949, she married Robert William Dugan Jr. at Elkton, MD. He passed away on June 08, 2012. She was a member of Salem United Church of Christ. She was also a member of Salem UCC Women's Guild - Dubois Center (past President) - Alhambra Community Club - American Legion Aux. in Highland and Worden (IL Chapeau and past President) - Highland VFW Aux. (past President and past District President). Helen was born in Pennsylvania where she grew up. She and her husband moved to New Jersey in 1962. They moved to Highland in 1969 and later to Alhambra. She loved to read History books and books of Amish Living. Her passion was quilting, and she also enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, watching her hummingbird feeders and her rose garden. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and time with her family. Survivors include : Daughter - Linda H. (Eugene) Bohnenstiehl, Highland, IL Daughter - Penny S. Hosto, Alhambra, IL Son - Brian K. (Barbara) Dugan, Highland, IL Grandchild - Nicole E. (Nathan) Schneider, Pocahontas, IL Grandchild - Linda S. "Suzie" (Michael) Korte, Clever, MO Grandchild - Jeffrey D. (Jessica) White, Detmer, MO Grandchild - Stephanie L. (Larry) Holt, Rockford, IL Grandchild - Alexander Dugan, Highland, IL Grandchild - Nicholas Dugan, Highland, IL Grandchild - Colby A. (Alyssa) Hosto, Worden, IL Grandchild - Sasha M. (Fiance Alex Schneider) Hosto, Alhambra, IL Great Grandchild - Michael (Angela) Korte Great Grandchild - Ashley Korte Great Grandchild - Megan Mettler Great Grandchild - Chelsey Burke Great Grandchild - Andrew Mettler Great Grandchild - Kylia A. Simpson Great Grandchild - Carter A. Hosto Great Grandchild - Mariah Beckert Great Grandchild - Kenadee Holt Great Grandchild - Kena Holt Great Great Grandchild - Xavier Korte Great Great Grandchild - Zayden White Great Great Grandchild - Neiliah Korte Step Grandchild - Shannon (Jonathon) Good, Highland, IL Step Grandchild - Janean (Rande) Hediger, Grantfork, IL Step Great Grandchild - Alesha Good Step Great Grandchild - Katie Good Step Great Grandchild - Garrett Good Step Great Grandchild - Breanna Hediger Step Great Grandchild - Jada Hediger Step Brother - Herman "Butch" Georigi, PA Step Sister - Darlene (Jerry) Nytes, St. Louis, MO Nieces and Nephews - Many She was preceded in death by : Father - Frederick Georigi Mother - Kathryn Georigi, nee Hass Husband - Robert Wm. Dugan Jr. - Died 6/08/2012 Son - James R. Dugan - Died 6/08/2019 Son - Richard William Dugan - Died 10/18/1977 Step Brother - Frederick Georigi Step Brother - Robert Georigi Step Brother - Allan Georigi Private visitation and funeral services will be held for the family at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Rev. John Mindrup will officiate. The family will hold a Celebration of Life for Helen at a later date when restrictions are lifted. Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association; Salem United Church of Christ or DuBois Center.