Helen Ann Heriaud

Helen Ann Heriaud, 94, of Sandwich, Illinois passed away peacefully on November 6, 2026 in Sandwich, Illinois.

Helen was born September 6,1932 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Edward and Bernice (Andres) Heintzelman. Helen was one of 14 children.

Helen attended Moody Bible Institute in the 1950’s. Shortly after she graduated, she married the love of her life, Richard Heriaud, on September 24, 1955 in Somonauk, Illinois. Together they moved to Sandwich in 1963 where they opened their home and hearts to fostering and then adopting their children Debra (Hoffman) and Cheryl (Wilkinson) Heriaud.

An active and talented member of her community, Helen worked at the Gord Plastic Company and was the proud owner of the "Totally You" salon in Sandwich. She touched many lives babysitting local children, but her greatest passion was teaching children’s Sunday School, a ministry she faithfully poured herself into for many decades. In her free time, Helen was a gifted seamstress, enjoyed cooking, baking, knitting, and reading, and could often be found bowling with friends at Idle Hour Lanes.

Helen is survived by her daughters, Debra (Mucket) Hoffman of Sandwich, IL, and Cheryl Wilkinson of Littleton, CO; her grandchildren, Jenna (Matt) Paulsen of Parker, CO, Robert Fallinske of Lenexa, KS, and Nathan Wilkinson of Fort Collins, CO; and her great-grandchildren, Lily, Caleb, and Abigail Paulsen. She is also survived by her siblings, Carrie (William) Russell (VA), Robert (Brenda) Heintzelman (ND), Richard (Becky) Heintzelman (TX), Ed (Sheryl) Heintzelman (FL), Henry Heintzelman (FL), and John (Maly) Heintzelman (TX); alongside many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard Heriaud; her siblings: Leona Russell, Betty Randall, Ruth Vermillion, Dorthy Stevenson, Beatrice Dipple, Jimmy Heintzelman, and Willam Heintzelman and Grandchildren: Taylor Fallinske and Sarah (Wilkinson) Newman.

Services will be held at Beverage Funeral Home in Sandwich on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Visitation will take place from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, followed immediately by the funeral service at 12:00 PM, officiated by Pastor Paul Banister from Cornerstone Church.