Dorothy Eva Helm, age 77, of Clinton, passed away April 8, 2019 at home under the care of Hospice of Lenawee. She was born June 12, 1941 Milan, MI, daughter of Clarence and Eva (Patow) Schwartz. On June 18, 1960 she married Nelson L. Helm. He preceded her in death on October 30, 2014. Dorothy was retired from Boysville of Michigan. Dorothy is survived by her children, Jeffrey (Deborah) Helm, Gwendolyn White, Bradley Helm and Gregory Helm, 6 grandchildren; sister, Norine (Tom) Love; and brother; Wilfred (Mary) Schwartz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Audrey Herter. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2019 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Britton with Rev. Dave McCarty officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2019 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee or Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Britton.
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