Annabel R. Helle Tellman, 87, Graduate of Lorain High School, Class of 1938

Mrs. Tellman was born in Grand Rapids, MI on March 2, 1921, the daughter of the late Henry B and Thusnelda M (nee Klaholz) Helle. She moved to Lorain with her family, as a small child.

She was a graduate of Lorain High School, Class of 1938. She was a homemaker. Many years ago, She worked at Ohio Edison as a bookkeeper.

Mrs. Tellman was a member of the former Emmanuel United Methodist Church now known as Lorain Lighthouse United Methodist Church. She enjoyed being a member of both the church choir and the Willomars.

One of the founding members of the volunteer program at Community Health Partners Regional Medical Center, she served tirelessly for more than 38 years. She was also a member of the Lakeland Women's Club. She was a dedicated supporter of the music program at Lorain High School from 1962-1969, including the Band Parents and the Music Parents.

She is survived by her devoted and loving husband Herbert Tellman, to whom she was married on June 19, 1943, her daughters Janet S (George) Campbell of Livonia, MI, Kathy J (Bruce) Ullock of Sedona, AZ, grandsons Mark and Scott Campbell and step grandsons Spencer R and David A. Ullock.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Tellman was preceded in death by a sister Jane Fox and a brother Robert Helle.

Friends may call Sunday, April 20, 2008 from 3-7 p.m. in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain.

Funeral Services in the Funeral Home will be Monday, April 21, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Darlene Robinson, co-pastor at Lighthouse United Methodist Church, officiating.

Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Amherst Township, OH.

The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to the Lorain Lighthouse United Methodist Church, 400 6th Street, Lorain, 44052 or Lorain Public Library- Audio Books Program, 351 Sixth Street,
Lorain, Ohio 44052.

Online condolences at www.boyer-cool.com.