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Per Dee’s wishes, a formal service will not take place.
CALEDONIA – Diana “Dee” Y. Helbling, 65, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Monday, February 24, 2025 surrounded by family.
She was born in Racine on November 19, 1959, the daughter of the late Feliciano and Seledonia (nee Cruz) Ynocencio. She graduated from Washington Park High School. She worked 30 years in entertainment and customer service business.
Dee married Phillip J. Helbling on June 20, 1992.
She enjoyed yearly trips to Florida with her husband to spend time near the beaches and ocean, caring for her house plants, and mastering puzzles, playing a good card game with friends, and shooting pool often dominating the table. However, she was happiest in the company of her family, especially her grandchildren.
In addition to her husband Phil, Dee is survived by her son, Miguel (Cameron) Maldonado; her grandchildren, Michael, Marissa, Matthew, Markis, and Miguel “Cinco” Maldonado; many brothers and sisters in the Ynocencio family, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law in the Helbling family; as well as many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
Dee was also preceded in death by five brothers.
Per Dee’s wishes, a formal service will not take place.
Jack J Moreno says
LUV YA DEE GONNA MISS YOU- you’re friends from CACKLE JACK’ S
Suzy Cruz says
Rest easy my beautiful Cousin
All my love to Phil and the family ❤️
God be with you all
Mm says
We are so sorry for your loss.
MMR says
We are so sorry for your loss.
Sweet P' says
Auntie Dee…
I don’t have the words to express my deep sorrow and sadness of your passing. You are with God and your family now which gives me comfort and peace that your safe in God’s loving arms. My respect and love for you, Phil and your family will never leave me or be forgotten. I am and always will be honored to have had 40 years of friendship, love and great times with you and Phil. You will always be my Antie Dee….
Diane Arndt Kamm says
Phil, sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.