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Helen Durr Obituary
Helen June Durr, age 88; Beloved wife of the late Thomas F. Durr; Loving mother of Tracey and Mark Durr; Loving Sister of Barbara Jean Moriarty; Cherished grandmother of Zach Simmons; Dear aunt of Ed Moriarty, Mary Bloom and Eileen Malas and a loving friend to many. Memorial Mass will be held at St. Damian Church, 5300 W. 155th Street, Oak Forest on Saturday, June 1st at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made to the American Cancer Society. For more information please contact McKenzie Funeral Home, 708-690-1987.
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Mary Bloom
June 28, 2024
Aunt June is one of the strongest, courageous and incredibly funny person. We miss you terribly and will love you always.
Eileen and Jim Malas
June 26, 2024
We will always remember how funny and wickedly smart Aunt June was. She was a treasure and will be missed dearly!
Sean cochran
June 1, 2024
Prayers and wishes to the family from Gianna Cochran and I. I remember how much Helen Grandson Zach would speak of her. Heaven gained a beautiful soul.
Diane Geramanis
May 24, 2024
So very sorry for the loss of June. I worked with her for 27 years. She and you (Tracey) will be in my prayers during this difficult time.
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