Aileen A. Drabek

Mrs. Aileen Drabek (formerly Collins), of St Helen, died Wednesday at West Branch Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. She is survived by her beloved husband Leo and her four children, Jeff, Norm, Larry, and Laurie. She is also survived by brother Neil, sister Bernice, nine grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Aileen was born in West Branch and lived in St Helen. She left the area after marrying Leo to support him as he served the country around the world with 24 years of military service. On her world tour with Leo, they had three sons and a daughter that kept her busy at home. She then moved back to St Helen where she has been a dedicated volunteer with the VFW Post 3775 Women’s Auxiliary. Viewing will be from 1100 am to 900 pm, February 15 at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch. Funeral Services will be on February 16 at 1100 am. at Free Methodist Church West Branch Contributions in lieu of flowers should be made to VFW Post 3775, P.O. Box 223, West Branch, MI 48661.