Mary Helen Fachman

Mary Helen Fachman, 67, of Sioux City passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at a Sioux City Hospital. Memorial services for Mary will be on Friday, May 11, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at Nelson-Berger Northside Chapel. There will be no visitation. Burial of her cremains will be in the Logan Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson-Berger Northside Chapel. Mary was born on November 29, 1944 in Camp Rucker, Alabama to Harold and Mildred (Brewbaker) Sheldon. She graduated from high school in New Jersey and attended art school in New Jersey. She married Eric Fachman on November 7, 1997 in Sioux City. At a young age Mary was given the opportunity to travel the world with her family which gave her the inspiration for art and design. She was accomplished in painting, making jewelry (especially bead work), and leather work. She has painted many paintings for many different people creating one of a kind originals including the original mural in Gus's Restaurant. Mary is survived by her husband Eric Fachman of Sioux City; 2 sons Michael Hageman and Robert Hageman; a special aunt Elsie Jefferson of Memphis, TN; cousins and many close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and 1 brother. She will be greatly missed by all those who's lives she touched.