Helen G. Whetstone
Helen G. Whetstone, 91, Mentone, passed at 1:45 am, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in her daughter’s residence. She was born on Aug. 10, 1928, in Bremen, to Howard R. and Mabel L. (Hepler) Kinney. She married on Sept. 4, 1948, to James M. Whetstone, who preceded on Aug. 9, 1994.
She was a homemaker. She was a long time member of the Mentone United Methodist Church. She was known for her cooking and baking, especially her cookies and fried chicken. She enjoyed reading and gardening.
She is survived by her daughters: Cindy Spitler, Mentone; Peg (Jake) Stutzman, Rockingham, Va.; daughter-in-law, Debbie Whetstone, Silver Lake; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sisters: Veloyce (Hedrick) Brown, Kokomo; Connie (Howard) Julian, Pierceton; Bonnie (Charles) Brallier, Silver Lake.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Whetstone; infant sister, Kathleen Kinney; sister, Betty Hartman; son, John Bradley Whetstone; son-in-law, Terry K. Spitler; daughter-in-law, Debbie S. Whetstone.
The funeral services will take place at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 19, at King Memorial 101 North Tucker Street Mentone, Indiana with Pastor Jason Rice officiating. The burial will take place following the service in the Mentone Cemetery, Mentone, Indiana.
Visitation hours will be from 3:30-5:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 18, at King Memorial Home 101 North Tucker Street Mentone, Indiana.
Memorial donations can be made in her memory to the Mentone Nutrition Site or the Mentone United Methodist Church.