Jeanine M. Helland, age 51, W4643 Cty. Rd. D, Tomahawk, died unexpectedly, Thursday, August 9, 2012 at her residence.

Jeanine was born August 13, 1960 in Tomahawk, the daughter of Richard and Judith (Buss) Van Strydonk, Sr. She attended school in Tomahawk, and was most recently employed with Rodeway Inn & Suites in Tomahawk. Jeanine took pride in being a hard worker and was a great caregiver to her father. She enjoyed gardening, baking, and cooking.

Survivors include:

Father: Richard Van Strydonk, Sr. Tomahawk

Daughter: Erica Nelson Morris, Illinois

Sister: Julie (Jeff) Remus Tinley Park, Illinois

Brothers: Richard Van Strydonk, Jr. Phoenix, Arizona

Jerry (Kelly) Van Strydonk Tomahawk

Mike Van Strydonk Tomahawk

Bill (Patti) Van Strydonk Merrill

Albert (Kristian) Van Strydonk Tomahawk

Jeanine is further survived by a granddaughter, Haley Nelson. She was preceded in death by her mother.

A Memorial Service for Jeanine Helland will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at Krueger Family Funeral Home in Tomahawk. Deacon Darrell Smerz will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until the hour of services at 6:00 p.m.