Helen E. (Maddux) Monk

February 11, 1936 - May 19, 2025
Helen E. Monk (Maddux), 89, of Mio, Michigan, passed away on May 19, 2025. Helen was born in Petersburg, Michigan on February 11, 1936 to Hazel and David Maddux. Helen married Kenneth Monk on February 27, 1954 in Britton, Michigan. They farmed the family farm in Dundee, Michigan until 1968. They moved to Mio and went into the logging and sawmill business. They were very active in various church activities and spent many summers going to engine shows with tractors, engines and sawmill. They loved participating in parades with the Hoot-N-Nanny.
Helen is survived by her son, Richard (Gwen) Monk of Fairview and daughter Debra (Scott) Abbe of Cheboygan. Grandchildren Nathan (Dawn) Monk, Mitchell (Beth) Abbe, Brandi (Chuck) Willobee, Christina (Cliff) Morris-Miller, Michelle (Dean) Swoffer, Joel (Danielle) Monk, 19 great grandchildren and 4 great, great grandchildren. 2 sisters Rose Ragsdale and Barbara Maddux, 1 brother, Delbert Maddux. She was predeceased by her husband Kenneth Monk, her parents and 3 brothers, Roger, Ronald and Tom Maddux.

In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Any donations can be made to the United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Helen E. (Maddux) Monk, please visit our floral store.