Helen M. Bateman (nee Luther), 93, of Waterloo, died July 12, 2015, at deGreeff House at St. Anthony’s Medical Center, St. Louis.

She was born Oct. 25, 1921, in Hornersville, Mo.

Our loving mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend, went to sleep and is now in the precious hands of her heavenly father.

There she will be with her husband, Johnny, and son Ricki; as well as all her friends and family that have entered heaven prior to her arrival.

She leaves behind her loving daughters Vicki Bateman and Becky Timpe; three grandsons, Brandon (Donna) Timpe, William Baird and Robert (Marissa) Baird; daughter-in-law Laura Baird; and two great-granddaughters, Aubrey and Madison.

Per Helen’s wishes, she will be cremated.

A celebration of life luncheon will be  held at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by Braun Family Funeral Home, Columbia.