IL SR1079

Helen Kay Jahn of Champaign passed away on June 12, 2022; she was born December 11, 1942 in Springfield to Lloyd and Elizabeth Woods Hosler.

Served as organist and choir director at Faith Methodist Church in Cahokia before marriage; later active in Wesley Methodist Church in Urbana as soloist and choir member.

Served on the board of the Champaign Urbana Symphony Guild for many years as president for two terms and chair of Ways and Means Committee; received the Illinois Council of Orchestras Volunteer of the Year Award in 2012.

Active in Faith United Methodist Church since 1971, serving as president of the Kathryn Wood Circle and United Methodist Women's Group, board trustee, and Worship Committee chair; served two terms as president of the Iroquois District UMW.

Served 16 years on the board of directors of Cunningham Children's Home and held two terms as president; survived by her husband Jerry, two children, two grandchildren, and extended family.