Eva Helwing Obituary

I was thinking about Eva today and googled her, to find her obituary. It made me very sad. I first met Eva in fourth grade when she came to Trumbull school. She was assigned to my classroom because she didn’t speak English, and I was assigned to teach her English! She soon progressed out of our class, and I did not see her again until 1963. Remarkably we were both assigned to teach at Crane High School, and our classrooms were next-door to each other.
I left Crane in 1966, and lost touch with Eva once again, until today. I have also ordered her book which I will cherish.
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to Arthur and her family, although I know it’s several years late.

As a parent of one of her Students at Inter-American School, I am grateful for her vision and dedication that helped my daughter become the woman she is today. She was always respectful and caring about her students, teachers and parents. We are proud to have known her.

Dear Art, Paul and Carl,
Edgar notified me of Eva's death. My heartfelt condolonces to all of you. Eva will always remain a very special person in my life. I will always remember and be grateful for the positive encouragement she gave me to write and also the faith she had in me as you both trusted me to look after your children. Paul and Carl, you were special to me as I was a aprt of your young lives when I was honeored to babysit. I will also always rmember Eva for learning new things like ice skating and skiing and assisting me to learn also and encourage me .She treated me with such respect and really made me feel important as a young person and a young woman. Her life was a gift to me as I am sure it was to all of you and I will always remember her in my heart. My parents Fred and Hildegard Merke send their prayers and best wishes to you as well during this difficult and sad time. God be with you and keep you and help you to see the sun shine again. With much love and prayers, Rose Merke

Eva was a respected colleague and friend with whom I shared a bond as a former European refugee.
Eva may the sands be light upon you.

Onkel Art and family- So sorry you had to say goodbye, even if it is for a short time. God is always faithful and is with you during this difficult time. I have such wonderful memories of our times together and really enjoyed her laugh and smile and how down to earth she was even with her vast intelligence. I wish I could come, but have too much on my plate and haven't been feeling great lately. My parents will be there though. Lot's of love and prayers! Love, Gela

for the last 12 years, I took long videos on the annual Christmas parties at Eva's and Arthur's home at Bunker Hill in Niles Illinois. We were all singing German and English Christmas songs. This time (2011) the party was given by Sabine and Larry in Lincolnshire.

We all missed Eva dearly.

Best wishes from Werner Falkenberg--Chicago

To the Family of Eva Helwing.
I had the pleasure of knowing Eva through my work at Northeastern Illinois University. I placed many of our education field experience students at Eva's school. Eva was the perfect mentor! She was always there when I needed her to assist in providing the "perfect placement." She was a taskmaster who asked nothing more of our students than she demanded of herself or her teachers. She will be missed, I am sure, by all those who knew, loved, and were touched by her.
May God bless you all and keep you in the hollow of His hand.

Eva was a very special person, and it was my pleasure and privilege to have shared part of her remarkable life. My condolences to Arthur and their children.

Art and Family,
Our sincere sympathy at the passing of your beautiful( both spiritually and physically) Eva. She had the gift of encouragement for everyone.(1 Peter 4:10) Both of you were so kind and encouraging to us in the early years of our own marriage. We have great memories of visits to Vero Beach with you. She was quite an accomplished woman ,but remembering conversations with her , we realize she was always telling us something good about someone else or asking about us rather than "tooting her own horn" . Although the pain of human separation is so difficult , our Lord understands it and we pray He will give you His peace that passes all understanding .We know your beloved Eva has heard, "Well done, good and faithful servant". We're sure that although we are saddened, heaven is even a bit more lovely now that she is there.
Blessings,
Victoria and Arthur Schmidt

The family asks that donations be made in Eva's honor to NABE, the National Association for Bilingual Education. Eva was a member of NABE for more than 20 years. NABE is pleased to honor the tremendous work Eva Helwing did in the field of Bilingual and Dual Language education with a scholarship in her memory. Please note the Eva Helwing Scholarship on any donations.
NABE
Attn: Eva Helwing Scholarship
8701 Georgia Avenue
Suite 611
Silver Spring, MD 20910

The family asks that donations be made in Eva's honor to NABE, the National Association for Bilingual Education. Eva was a member of NABE for more than 20 years. NABE is pleased to honor the tremendous work Eva Helwing did in the field of Bilingual and Dual Language education with a scholarship in her memory. Please note the Eva Helwing Scholarship on any donations.
NABE
Attn: Eva Helwing Scholarship
8701 Georgia Avenue
Suite 611
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Offering my deepest condolences on the passing of your wife.