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Helen Del Rio Obituary

Del Rio, Helen F. (nee Ness), age 70, late of Chicago Heights and formerly of South Chicago, beloved wife of the late George E. Del Rio, loving mother of Diane Del Rio, Gayle (Vincent) De Bono, George W. Del Rio, Janet Del Rio and Lisa (Christopher) Kross, devoted grandmother of George, Sam, Brittany, Whitney, Selena, Vinnie Jae, Dakota and Mackenzie, dear sister of William "Buzzy" (Barbara) Ness, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Graduate of Bowen High School, South Chicago Community Hospital School of Nursing and Ravenswood Hospital Anesthesia School. Helen was a avid bowler and will be missed by the bowling community. Visitation Wednesday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral service Thursday, September 19, 2002, at 8:45 a.m., from the Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago, to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. 773-731-2749 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 17, 2002.

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Nick Doerr

September 17, 2002

My condolences to all of you,Gayle,George,Diane,Janet,and Lisa(who wouldn't remember me ). I've never forgotten your mother and I never will.

Michele Hennelly

September 17, 2002

The atmosphere at the bowling alley will never be the same without her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Rudolph & Faye DelRio & Family

September 17, 2002

Our heart felt sympathy to all of Helen's children and family members.

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