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Helen Farrell Obituary

Farrell, Helen B. (nee Andrelis), beloved wife of the late James E. Farrell, loving mother of Pat (Jerry) Fitzgerald, Bob (Linda) Farrell and Maggie (Jim) Hill, dearest grandmother of Peggy (Marty) Strocchia, Pat Pawlowski, Bridgette Rodriguez, Jim (Eileen) Fitzgerald, Mike (Maria) Fitzgerald and Eric (Becky) Nicholas, devoted great-grandmother of 16 and great-great-grandmother of one, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 3 to 9 PM. Funeral Wednesday 10:00 AM from Lawn Funeral Home, 7909 State Road (5500 W) Burbank, IL 60459 to St. Albert the Great Church, Mass 10:30 AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Funeral Info: 708-636-2320.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 10, 2009.

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Jim Fitzgerald

November 11, 2009

Gram, we will miss you dearly. We are grateful for your love and support. You have been there for each of us. Thanksgiving dinner at your house was the best. You are now at peace and are in a better place. Love, Jim, Eileen, Kevin, Reilly, Marykate, and Keira.

Betty Kearns Ulanski

November 11, 2009

To our cousins Pat, Bob, Maggie and your families,
Our thoughts are with you as you celebrate Aunt Helen's life. Best to you all...Love, Betty and Jeff Ulanski

Scott Czuma

November 10, 2009

Aunt Helen,
You will be missed, you touched so many lives in your wonderful life. You and your family are in our prayers Rest in peace Aunt Helen.

Scott Czuma & Family

Peggy Strocchia

November 10, 2009

Gram,
You are now at peace. We're grateful for many years of memories together, your smile, support and guidance. We love you. Love, Marty and Peggy

Dean Czuma

November 10, 2009

Aunt Helen,
Always enjoyed seeing you and grandma Martha's other sisters - Aunt Anna and Aunt Mary, when we made the trip all the way form the "North side". You were always so kind to us. You will be missed, and I will always think of our memories with you as kids fondly. Love to the family

Dale and Michelle Kingsley

November 10, 2009

Grandmothers bring the love into all families, We're sorry for you loss. The Kingsleys

Michael Fitzgerald

November 10, 2009

Gram, you will be truely missed. i will always remember spending holidays at your house. You are the heart and soul of our family. Love Michael,Maria,Ryan,Nicholas,and Megan.

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