Helen F. Mattis

SPRINGFIELD – Helen F. Mattis, 88, of Springfield died at 5:25 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, at Capitol Care Center.

She was born March 7, 1920, in Springfield, the daughter of Andrew and Catherine Hric Mattis.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, John and Andy Mattis; and two sisters, Mary Edwards and Catherine Lukitis.

She is survived by a sister, Ann Mitrione of Springfield, and several nieces and nephews.

She was a lifelong resident of Springfield and worked as a homemaker. She was a member of St. Aloysius Church.

Visitation will be held from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at St. Aloysius Church, followed by a funeral mass at 11 a.m. at the church, with the Rev. Donald Meehling officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery

Memorials may be made to the Mental Health Center of Central Illinois-Children’s Center