Racine- Helen Catherine (nee: Sadlon) Wickline, 55, passed away at the Lakeview Specialty Rehabilitation Hospital in Waterford on Sunday, June 19, 2011.

The third child of seven, Helen was born in Racine on March 27, 1956 to Stephen and Mary (nee: Sivik) Sadlon. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1973. On September 3, 2001, in the Bahamas, Helen was united in marriage with Ronald G. Wickline.

During her career, Helen was employed for many years at Western Publishing / Golden Books. She also enjoyed working at SC Johnson Wax and at Johnson Park Golf Course Club House. Among her interests, Helen was an avid golfer; a phenomenal cook; and had a special touch for gardening. Above all, Helen loved and cherished being in the surroundings of her entire family and extensive circle of friends.

Surviving are her loving husband, Ron; beloved father, Stephen Sadlon; sisters and brothers, Mary Kolton Karpowicz, Stephen (Jody) Sadlon, Theresa (Vincent) Trentadue, Joseph (Janet Johnson) Sadlon, Rose (David Baumann) Sadlon and Michael Sadlon; many cherished nieces and nephews; aunt, Nancy Sivik; uncle, Andrew Crill; brothers-in-law, Robert Wickline and Dr. Gerald (Sissy) Wickline; sister-in-law, Carol Dickerson; special nephew, Kirk (Vicki) Wickline; best-friend, Rose (Bob) Nyholm; devoted friends, Cindy (Tom) Langlois, Beverly (Ed) Turner, Linda Hazen, and Celina (Marty) Heberling; other treasured relatives and friends – too numerous to mention all by name.

Helen was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Sadlon, on April 5, 2011; Ron's parents, Russell and Margaret Wickline; sister-in-law, Grace Wickline; and brother-in-law, Robert Dickerson.

A memorial service celebrating Helen's life will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, June 24, 2011 at 7:00 pm with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. There will be time to visit with Helen's family on Friday from 5-7 pm. In accordance with Helen's wishes, cremation will take place. Private entombment will be held at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In memory of Helen, a memorial to one's favorite charity has been suggested.