Helen was born December 19, 1935, in Miami County to the late Robert J. & Virginia (Curl) Donson. In addition to her parents, Helen was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Thobe on July 14, 1973, whom she married January 30, 1960; sister, Evelyn Pierce; and brother, Ron Donson.
Helen is survived by her children, Bob & Trina Thobe of Versailles, Jeff Thobe of Versailles and Scott & Amy Thobe of Versailles; 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and sister, Dorothy Grillot of Michigan.
Helen was a homemaker. She loved watching birds and collecting statues of birds. Helen enjoyed going out to eat and spending time with her family.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Don Solin officiating. Burial will follow in Miami Memorial Park in Covington. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 11:00 to 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
