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Helen DeLord Obituary

DeLord, Helen L. (nee Hayes), age 76, of Glenview, formerly of Prospect Heights, beloved wife of the late Ernest. She will be deeply missed and cherished by her eight children, Pamela (John) Wagner, Marsha (Stephen) Passannante, Donna (Robert) Marciano, Ernest (June), Dianna (Thomas) Ehrenfried, Mary (James) O'Shea, Timothy (Theresa) and Michael. She will always by remembered fondly and with great love by her 20 grandchildren. Stephen (Melissa), Nicholas, Joseph and Michelle Passannante, Michael and Daniel DiTella, Kristen (Jason) DeJong, Matthew Marciano, Ernest and Leonard DeLord, Catherine and Ryan Ehrenfried, Robert, Katie and Kelsey O'Shea, Timothy, Linda, Andrew, Curtis and Christopher DeLord, great- grandmother of Tyler DeJong, fond sister-in-law of Mildred (Patrick) Walsh and Raymond (Elsie) DeLord, loving daughter of the late Clarence and Dorothy Hayes. She will be greatly missed by Bitsey and her garden club. Funeral Wednesday, March 6, 2002, 9:15 a.m., from Matz Funeral Home, 410 E. Rand Rd., Mt. Propect to St. Alphonsus Church. Mass 10 a.m. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Anti-Cruelty Society, 510 N. LaSalle, Chicago, IL, 60610 or American Cancer Society, appreciated. 847-394- 2336 Sign-Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 5, 2002.

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Tony and Kay Kwilas

March 11, 2002

Dear DeLord Family,



We extend our deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mom, Helen. We especially want to send our condolences to Marsha and Steve and Dianna and Tom. We are sorry we were not able to attend the services, but will keep your mom and your family in our prayers.



Love,





Tony and Kay Kwilas

Felix Davila

March 5, 2002

Our deepest sympathies to the entire DeLord family,with special thoughts and prayers to Steve and Marsha.

Sincerely,

Felix & April Davila

Edward Spencer

March 5, 2002

With deepest sympathy.



Ed Spencer

Alice Wallace nee Walsh

March 5, 2002

I am very saddened by the the death of my aunt. I have fond memories of her. I remember when I was young and we use to go to many a parties at her and my uncle's home. They were the best. I also am very sorry that I can't attend the funeral. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

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