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Helen Faklis Obituary
Faklis, Helen (nee Chiros), age 88, beloved wife of sixty years of the late Gust P. Faklis, adored mother of Marilyn (the late Joseph) Ruiz and the late Georgene Xanos, daughter of the late George and Georgia Chiros, sister of the late Chris (the late Bette) and the late Jimmy (Mary Ann) of Paradise Valley, AZ. Devoted 'yiayia' of John (Oley Dicenso) Czepiel and mother-in-law of George Xanos and John A. Czepiel of New York City, fond "Auntie Helen" to her nieces and nephews and to the children of the Chiros, Rehder, Doogan, Sievert, Kontalonis, Koliopoulos, Kyriacopoulos, Betevis, Gadziak and Abellatif families. Helen was a past member of the Eastern Star of Illinois, Hellenic Chapter No. 1003, Philoptochos of St. Basil Church and a valued and loyal employee of the recently closed Carson Pirie Scott on State Street. Visitation Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 North Cicero, Chicago. Family and friends will meet Saturday morning at St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, 733 S. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL 60607 for visitation from 10:30 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church or to Rainbow Hospice 444 N. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge, IL 60068. Mom, may you rest in peace with Daddy and all those who have gone before you. We miss all of you. Arrangements by John G. Adinamis, Funeral Director, Ltd., 773-736-3833. 
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MaryAnn Chiros
June 30, 2007
Dear Marilyn,
We were very sorry to hear about your mothers passing. I only wish I would have known sooner I would have come to her services..I am glad that Nicholas, Elizabeth and David were able to visit with her. They thought your mother was so much like Jimmy...I'm sorry we didn't keep in touch with each other. May Helen rest in peace. MaryAnn Chiros
Christopher Bohus
March 29, 2007
Mrs. Faklis was the next-door neighbor to my aunt, Anna Jesko. The two of them had the custom of looking out their windows each morning, Helen in her bedroom, and Ann in her kitchen, and letting each other know that everything was OK. I had the privilege of knowing her; when she worked at Carson's, I would pass through in order to say hello to her. She was a kind and gracious woman; she and her family are in our prayers.
Rosemary Graff
March 29, 2007
Marilyn:
My deepest condolences to you and yours on the loss of your Mother. Aunt Helen was always so friendly and,as such, had many friends. Bill and I counted ourselves among them. The Graff family sends our sympathies to you and know that your Mom is now in a better place along with Dad and Georgene.
Bette Mitchell (Lunkes)
March 29, 2007
Marilyn, I was sorry to read of your mother's passing, and send my sympathy. I remember her and your family from many years ago.
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George Xanos
March 29, 2007
Mrs. Faklis was my #1 mother-n law.
She knew always knew that.
We had many laughs toghether speaking Greek to each other.
She was honest, and kind.
My wife Stathia will miss her alot.
They got along just fine.
I will miss her dearly.
Now she is with her husband Gus, and her daughter Georgene who was my wife.
Also her parents, and her brothers.
We will miss her.
Shw will always be in our thoughts.
George & Stathia Xanos
George Xanos
March 29, 2007
My mother-in-law Mrs. Faklis was a kind, honest, and sweet.
We had many laughs together speaking Greek to each other.
My wife Stathia and I will miss her dearly.
She will always be in our thoughts.
Now she is with her husband Gus, and her daughter Georgene, who was my wife.
Also with her parents and brothers.
I will miss her.
George,& Stathia Xanos
George Xanos
March 29, 2007
Mrs. Faklis, my sweet mother-law was kind, generous, and honest.
We had many laughs together speaking Greek to each other.
I will miss her dearly.
She will always be with my thoughts.
She is now with her husband Gus, and with her daughter Georgene who was my wife.
Also with her parents and brothers.
My wife Stathia also will miss her.
They always got along fine.
George & Stathia Xanos
Pennie Faklis Soteropoulos
March 29, 2007
Dear Marilyn and Family,
So sorry to hear of your dear mother's passing. May she rest in peace; and, may her memory be eternal.
With deepest sympathy and love,
Valerie Xanos
March 29, 2007
I remember Mrs. Faklis as a kind, sweet, and gentle woman. She will be missed by so many people who loved her. My prayers are with her and her wonderful family.
BARBARA SCHAEFFER
March 29, 2007
Marilyn, and all of the family
my sympathy to all of you. My thoughts are with you. I feel blessed to have had Auntie Helen a part of my life. May she rest in peace. Sincerely, Barbara Schaeffer
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