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Helen Stefko Obituary

Stefko, Helen (nee Franz) Age 71. Loving mother of Christopher M. Stefko. Beloved sister of Dorothy (Ron) Calicchio and Michael Jovich. Special aunt of Lauren (Marco Calo) Calicchio. Cousin and friend of many. Former wife of the late Peter Stefko. Special companion of Penny, Nala and the late Coco. Memorial visitation Thursday, August 16 from 5 p.m. until time of service at 7 p.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. Interment private. Info 773-736-3833



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 15, 2018.
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Offering sincere condolences to your family. May God's promise comfort and sustain you during this difficult time. John 6:40.

August 21, 2018

My deepest sympathies to the family. You can find comfort in knowing, our Heavenly Father has promised we will see our love ones again (Acts 21:15).

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Smith-Corcoran Palatine Funeral Home

185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, IL 60067

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Smith-Corcoran Palatine Funeral Home

185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, IL 60067

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