Helene Davis Obituary (1929 - 2022)

Helene Davis, 93 of Thayer passed away peacefully Thursday, November 24, 2022 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born November 3, 1929 in Nurnberg, Germany daughter of Leopold and Paula (Haas) Engelhardt. She married Thomas Steven Davis on October 5, 1975 in Nurnberg, Germany and he preceded her in death on June 19, 2011. Helene loved children, nature, animals, playing Bingo and poker and cooking, especially for her family. Helene is survived by her children Sonja Schwartz of California, Rene` Sporrer of Germany, Walter Sporrer of Germany, Peter Sporrer of Thayer, Stefan Sporrer of Thayer, Christina (JJ) Makarek of Colfax and Alexandra Otten of Sherman; grandson Garrett Otten of Sherman; sisters Herta Maar and Erika Geschwender and numerous nieces and nephews . In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, her son Marco, two children in-infancy, brother Walter and sisters Helga and Jutta. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield with Rev. Dr. John Huxtable officiating. She will be laid to rest at Camp Butler National Cemetery, next to her husband following the services. There will be no formal visitation and friends and extended family are asked to join her family directly at the cemetery. Memorials in her honor are suggested and may be made to Benld Adopt A Pet or an Animal Shelter of your choosing and will be received by Airsman & Calvert Funeral Homes, Virden who is honored to be caring for Helene's family.