Helen M. Manns, 100, of Godfrey, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 6:10pm with her family by her side.
She was born December 3, 1925, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Fitzgibbons) Novotny. She married Raymond Manns on Sept. 23, 1950, at St. Alphonsus Church in Brighton, and he preceded her in death April 21, 2015.
Helen was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton.
Helen is survived by three children and their spouses, Mary and Ken Wendle of Alton, Susan and Tom Rizzo of Sanibel, Florida, and Bill and Ann Manns of Nashua, N.H. eight grandchildren, TJ (Gina) Wendle, Brian Wendle, Brigid (Nick) Farrar, Tony (Katie) Rizzo, Laura (Nick) Vechiarella, Amy Rizzo, Evan and Claudia Manns; and 6 great-grandchildren.
In Addition to her husband, Raymond she is preceded in death by her brother and six sisters; George Novotny, Josephine Roth, Frances Novotny, Brigid Lowery, Anna Carter, Kathryn Weiner and Lillian Novotny.
Visitation will be held from 9 until 10 a.m. Friday, November 13, 2026 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton with Fr. Nathan Marzonie OMV officiating.
Burial will take place in St. Patrick Cemetery in Godfrey
Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church for Masses.
Gent Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook and information can be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com.
