Helen Sophie Burlew

January 24, 1921 - December 17, 2021

Helen Sophie Burlew, 100, of Troy, Missouri, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021 at the Lincoln County Nursing and Rehab in Troy, Missouri. She was born on January 24, 1921 in East St. Louis, Illinois, a daughter of the late Waclow and Mary (Szywalska) Konopka. She was united in marriage to Raymond Skyles, who preceded her in death and later married Robert Alan Burlew, Sr., who preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter and one son: Mary Zwick and Carl Zwick, Jr.; cousins and numerous relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husbands: Raymond Skyles and Robert Burlew; one son, Robert Burlew, Jr.; one son-in-law, Carl Zwick, Sr., two brothers: Vincent Szywalska Konopka and Frank Konopka. Internment will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Annada Christian Community Church in care of Kemper-Keim Family Funeral Chapel; P.O. Box 222 Troy, MO 63379. Arrangements are under the direction of Kemper- Keim Family Funeral Chapel; 351 Monroe Street Troy, MO 63379. Online condolences may be made at www.kemperkeimfamilyfuneralchapel.com Phone 636-528-8221