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Helen Cummings Obituary

Cummings, Helen A. CNC20130 age 103, at rest December 21, 2002, beloved daughter of the late Thomas E. and Anastasia Cummings, loving sister of Mary (the late John) O'Neill, Betty (the late Neil) Hannon and the late Thomas, Arthur, William and Eugene Cummings, dearest aunt and great-aunt to many nieces and nephews and special friend to many at St. Germaine Parish and the Bayport Condo's. Visitation Thursday, 10:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 11 a.m. at St. Germaine Church, 4240 W. 98th St., Oak Lawn. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Helen was retired Vice- President of Marquette Bank, elected Woman of the Year in 1997, Associate Council of Catholic Women and member of St. Germaine's Womens Club. Memorials may be made to the Misericordia Home, 6300 N. Ridge Rd., Chicago, IL 60660. For additional info: T. P. Kerrigan Sons Family Funeral Service, 773-776- 0031, 773-239-4112 or www.legacy.com Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 24 to Dec. 25, 2002.

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