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Helen Broscovak Obituary

Broscovak, Helen M. Private services were held for Helen M. Broscovak (nee Pope), 75, of Wauconda. Born May 30, 1929, in Evanston. Helen went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 23, 2004. Married in Chicago on May 10, 1948, Helen and her husband Richard raised four daughters, Barbara (Pete) Kovacevich of Buffalo Grove, Gail (Bob) French of Lake Geneva, WI, JoAnne (Mike) Gunderson of Woodstock, IL and the late Linda Peszat. Their family grew to include nine grandchildren, Greg (Cheryl) Boncimino, Christopher (Christa) Boncimino, Phil (Valerie) Peszat, Heidi (Jim) Miller, Katie (Tommy) Michal, Mandy Peszat, Molly (Mike) Klowas, Laurie Boncimino, Kristin Kovacevich and eight great-grandchildren, Ashley, Brooke, Nora, Denver, Maya, Hayden, Isaiah and Brock. She is also survived by her sister, May Englerth of Hastings, MI. "Disco Helen" (to some) blessed many with her spunk, sense of humor and the countless afghans and scarves she knit. She worked for many years at the Randhurst Card Shop. Her friends and family will miss her smile, quick wit and fabulous potato salad. In lieu of flowers, donations to World vision, www.worldVision.com or P.O. Box 9716, Federal Way, WA 98063-9716 would be appreciated. Arrangements by: Cremation Society of Illinois, 847-577-6505.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 28, 2004.

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Gail Broscovak-French

July 29, 2004

Yes I had the best and coolest mother in the world. We will miss her more than words can say. I have so many great memories of my mom I wouldn't know where to start. I do know she loved to tell everyone about my plant growing experience. That always made me laugh. Mom, I am sorry for any grief I ever caused you. I thank you for loving me 46 years, and being my wonderful mother and friend. love, Gail p.s. Are you havin fun in heaven with Lin?

Sharon Kelch

July 29, 2004

To the Broscovak family:



My sincere condolences on the loss of Helen. Although I didn't know her well, after working with Dick for many years at DeWitt's, I certainly felt like I knew her. I know she will be missed.

Kathie Schneider

July 29, 2004

Disco Helen will always be a treasured memory. That lady taught me to laugh at myself (and laughed at me on numerous occasions...) and see the bright side of everything. Her legacy is highlighted by her outstanding daughters, her long lasting marriage to Dick Travolta, and the many people she surrounded herself with:I was blessed to be one of them. You are all in my prayers....Kathie

Jo Curtin

July 28, 2004

Dear Barb:



I send my heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family.

Fun has no age limits

July 28, 2004

Patricia {Tomsik} Blair

July 28, 2004

You were such a good friend to my Mother.

God Bless You !

Dorothy Tomsik

July 28, 2004

Good Friend & Neighber

I'll miss our visits together

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