JOLIET, IL- Helen Mae Bluth, 90, of Joliet, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 7:15 A.M. at Ruth's House Memory Care in Edwardsville, IL.

Helen was born June 17, 1928 in Joliet, IL to Robert and Mary D. (Arthur) Stewart. She married Joseph M. Bluth on May 20, 1961 in Joliet, IL. He preceded her in death on November 29, 2006.

She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Edward Sealy; son-in-law, Raymond Shepard; and siblings, Margaret "Peg" Tarlini and James Stewart.

Helen is survived by her children, Patrick Sealy (wife, Carol) of Santa Clarita, CA, Donna Shepard of Edwardsville, IL and James Sealy (wife, Peg) of Joliet, IL; grandchildren, Nicole Starbuck (husband, Jonathon) of Edwardsville, IL, Matthew Sealy of Sarasota, FL, and Kevin Sealy of Joliet, IL; one great-granddaughter, Norah Jo Starbuck, daughter of Jonathon and Nicole; extended family, step-grandchildren, Diane Rolland (husband, Ken) of St. Charles, MO and Linda Burns (husband, Mike) of Shiloh, IL; step-great-grandchildren, Crystal Reiff (fiancé John Klaus) of Glen Carbon, IL, and Taylor Burns of Shiloh, IL; step great-great-grandchildren, Harrison Klaus and Evelyn Klaus; and her dear sister-in-law and friend, Marilyn Stofko of Weatherford, TX.

Helen worked for AT&T, previously Illinois Bell Telephone Company, for nearly 30 years, before her retirement in 1983.

She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Memorial donations may be made to Ruth's House Memory Care in Edwardsville, IL. Additional condolences may sent to the family at through this online guestbook.

Cremation rites have been accorded with Sunset Hill Funeral Home. There will be a private service at a later date to celebrate Helen's life. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Romeoville, IL.