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Helen Gaj

1917 - 2018

BORN

1917

DIED

2018

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Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory - Lake Zurich

941 South Old Rand Rd

Lake Zurich, Illinois

Helen Gaj Obituary

Gaj, Helen 100, of Lake Barrington, formerly of Chicago, at rest September 25, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Frank Gaj; loving mother of Ron (Geri) Gaj; loving aunt to many nieces and nephews; and sister to many brothers and sisters. Visitation will be held Saturday, September 29, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 941 S. Old Rand Rd., Lake Zurich, IL 60047. Funeral mass to follow at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales, 135 S Buesching Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Helen's memory to the Anti Cruelty Society at www.anticruelty.org For information, please contact Davenport Family Funeral Home, 847-550-4221. For online condolences please visit, www.davenportfamily.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 27, 2018.

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October 2, 2018

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

September 27, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in Psalms 29:11, knowing that in difficult times like this, God gives peace and strength. DM

Jack & Nancy Latoza

September 27, 2018

Ron & Geri:

Please accept our deepest sympathy on Helen's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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September 27, 2018

My deepest sympathies to the family. You can find comfort in knowing, our Heavenly Father has promised we will see our love ones again (Acts 21:15).

September 27, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Helen. May you be embraced and comforted by the love of God and his promise at Job 33:25.
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Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory - Lake Zurich

941 South Old Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

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10:30 a.m.

St. Francis de Sales

135 S Buesching Rd, Lake Zurich, IL

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941 South Old Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

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