June 5, 1947 – June 10, 2025
Sadie (Silva) Helms a beloved mother, partner, and friend, passed away peacefully June 10, 2025 surrounded by family. Born June 5, 1947 in Rociada, New Mexico to Eufracio and Sofia (Romero) Silva. Sadie married Alan Paul Helms in 1969 and together they had Alan Gene in 1970 and Kevin Michael in 1973.
Sadie’s heart belonged to her sons, who were the pride and joy of her life. Her love for them was fierce, unwavering, and evident in every word she spoke and every action she took. Her home was always a place of comfort and unconditional love.
She created a deep and lasting bond with her life partner, Gene Schoeppner. Together, they built a life full of quiet moments, shared dreams, and enduring love. Their connection was a source of strength and joy to those who knew them.
To know Sadie was to love Sadie. She found beauty in life’s simple pleasures and had a special love for sunflowers – bright, cheerful, and always reaching for the light, much like she did throughout her life. To Sadie, family was everything. Whether gathered around a table, phone calls with those from afar, or during life’s celebrations and challenges, her presence made every moment more meaningful. She will be remembered for her kind heart, her unwavering devotion to those she loved, and the way she made everyone feel like family. Sadie’s legacy lives on in the love she gave so freely and the memories she leaves behind. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished.
Sadie was preceded in death by parents Eufracio and Sofia, sister Onesima (Harry) Nolan, brother Fracio Silva, husband Alan Paul Helms, son Alan Gene Helms, brothers-in-law Anthony Martinez and Mickey Copeland, and mother-in-law Martha (Merle) Mayer.
Sadie is survived by son Kevin (Whittney) Helms of Cortland, grandsons Trent (Alex) Helms of Beatrice and Carson (Lillie) Helms of Cortland, partner Eugene Schoeppner of Lincoln, sisters Ida Martinez of Albuquerque, NM, Stella Copeland of Albuquerque, NM, brothers Ben (Shirley) Silva of Rio Rancho, NM and Joe (Jennifer) Silva of Rociada, NM, brothers-in-law Ric (Barb) Helms of Pawnee City, David Helms of Auburn, and Mark (Nettie) Helms of Marthon FL, sisters-in-law Renee Helms of Papillion, Sam (Tom) Mayer of Omaha, JJ (Dee) Adams of Lincoln, Jeanette Knight of Carroll, IA, stepdaughters Jill (Dan) Hurtz of Lincoln and Beth (Jeff) Miller of Lincoln, stepson Troy (Becky) Schoeppner of Kansas City, step grandchildren Morgan Hurtz of Lincoln, Farren Hurtz of Lincoln, Cole Miller of Lincoln, Lily (Nolan) Dean of Kansas City, Colby Schoeppner of Kansas City, Landry Schoeppner of Kansas City, Laney Schoeppner of Kansas City, and great grandchild Wilder Dean of Kansas City.
Visitation will take place Monday, June 16, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Historic Rudge Chapel located in Wyuka Cemetery at 3600 “O” Street, Lincoln, NE 68510. Rosary will follow at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at North American Martyrs Catholic Church located at 1101 Issac Drive in Lincoln, NE 68521.
Memorials may be directed to son, Kevin Helms, to be donated to charities that Sadie was passionate about at a later date.
Sadie was a remarkable person who always greeted you with a smile. I will miss her kindness and warm heart.
Kevin, Gene and family, my deepest condolences during this difficult time. Even in your darkest days there is an angle (Whitney) by your side to guide you along the way. Sadie will be that angle that will always be in our hearts. Special thoughts and heartful prayers be with you and your family during this time of sorrow. When hearts listen, angels sing, and Sadie has entered the promised land. The Old Testament Genesis 3:19 “for you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” May Sadie rest in peace.