Matt & Sue Helmer
February 4, 1965 - May 22, 2021
Matthew G. and Susan L. (Cooke) Helmer were united in marriage on October 17, 1987 in Dearborn Heights. Matthew passed away April 20, 2021 with Susan passing away May 22, 2021. Matthew was born the son of Jack L. and Katherine M. (Wakefield) Helmer in Ann Arbor. Susan was born the daughter of Norman “Pat” and Beverly (Govier) Cooke in Detroit. Matthew had been employed as a School Bus Driver with the Farwell Area Schools, he had also worked for Mobar; while Susan worked in the Sewing Department at Rogers Athletics. Matthew and Susan shared a love for one another, their family, their furry family and their God. They were members of the Trinity Baptist Church in Farwell. Matthew and Susan are survived by their children, Brian John Helmer and Ashley Helmer and their grandchildren Donatello and Dominick. Matthew is survived by his mother, Kathy Helmer and siblings Jeannie Nelson, Jackie Helmer, Karen (Fiancé Tom Toth) Kabula and Timothy (Eileen) Helmer. Mathew was predeceased by his father Jack Helmer. Susan is survived by her parents Pat and Beverly Cooke and siblings Michael (Kathleen) Cooke, Vickie (John) MacRae and Russell (Heidi) Cooke. Together they are survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at the Farwell Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home from 4 to 8 P.M. Services will take place on Thursday, May 27, 2021, visitation will be from 11 A.M. until the time of service at 12 Noon at the Trinity Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Gilmore Twp. Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the charity of the donor’s choice. On-line condolences may be left at www.stephenson-wyman.com
Matthew G. and Susan L. (Cooke) Helmer were united in marriage on October 17, 1987 in Dearborn Heights. Matthew passed away April 20, 2021 with Susan passing away May 22, 2021. Matthew was born the son of Jack L. and Katherine M. (Wakefield)... View Obituary & Service Information