Helen Caruso

1930 - 2017

BORN

1930

DIED

2017

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Michaels Funeral Home and Cremation Care

800 S. Roselle Road

Schaumburg, Illinois

Helen Caruso Obituary

Caruso, Helen M. Resident of Schaumburg for 16 years. Formerly of the NW Side of Chicago. Family and friends of Helen M. Caruso, (nee Cipperoni), 87, will gather for visitation Saturday, December 16 from 3:00-9:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service beginning at 7:45 p.m. at Michaels Funeral Home & Cremation Care, 800 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. Born November 30, 1930, in Chicago to the late Joseph and the late Theresa (nee Taglia), she passed away peacefully December 13, 2017, in Elk Grove surrounded by her loving family. Helen's family meant the world to her and she was very nurturing to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved cooking, crocheting, and playing mahjong. Helen was the adoring wife of 66 years to Alfred; loving mother of Joseph, Fred (Dori), Susan (Michael), Kathie (Tony) Bria and Robert (Linda); fond grandmother of 13; proud great-grandmother of 12; dear sister of the late Louis Cipperoni, the late Rosemary Roberts, Jeanette Tomback and Pauline Tarello; beloved aunt and friend to many. She will be missed by all those whose lives she touched. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Helen's name to Alexian Brothers Hospice, C/O AMITA Health Hospice, 1515 E. Lake St., #206, Hanover Park, IL 60133. For information please call 847-891-2900 or for guestbook visit www.michaelsfh.com

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 15, 2017.
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