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Helen G. Howlett

1921 - 2014

BORN

1921

DIED

2014

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Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

4727 West 103rd Street

Oak Lawn, Illinois

Helen Howlett Obituary

Howlett, Helen G. (nee Geary) Beloved wife of the late Michael J.; devoted mother of Robert (Karen), Edward, Catherine "Kitty" (Al) Childress, Mary Christine "Chrissy", Helen Cashman and the late Michael J. Jr. (Kathy) and Joseph; proud grandmother of Beth Bogie, Melissa, Catherine, Robin, Robert, Jessica, Michelle Howlett, Alison Walters, Michael Howlett V, Joseph and John Childress, Michael, Colleen, Katie and Bridget Cashman and the late Wendy Harmon; great-grandmother of 13. Also survived by many cherished nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday 8:45 a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn to Most Holy Redeemer Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 3:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Info 708-636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 21, 2014.

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Jim Creevy

May 23, 2014

To the Geary and Howlett family--my deepest regrets and codolences to you and yours. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time

May 22, 2014

BONITA/GLEN JACOBS OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOM,GRANDMA&GREAT GRANDMA A REALLY GREAT LADY WE HAD THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING. KAREN HOWLETT IS MY SISTER. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Don Becka

May 22, 2014

Helen will forever be part of my life, only time moves on; memories remain in the heart forever.

My heartfelt sympathy to her wonderful family, we are truly blessed to have had her in our lives.

Love, Don

S. Lewis

May 21, 2014

To the Family, I like to send my sincere condolence. Losing a loved one in death is truly difficult to bear. May you have peace and comfort from the God of all comfort. Always cherish her memories and the time you shared together.

J B

May 21, 2014

May the family of Helen G. (Geary) Howlett find comfort by drawing close to God through prayer

Herbert E. Gardner

May 21, 2014

Ed and family--So very sorry to learn of your mother's death. She was a real sweetheart--and with your dad --the perfect pair! You have my deepest sympathy.

Micky O'Hara

May 21, 2014

My heartfelt sympathy to the entire Howlett Family.
I have only the fondest memories of your dear mom. She always brought a smile to my face and was a gift to all that knew her.

May 21, 2014

Dear Howlett Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy at the loss of your dear mother. Helen was an original; her wit and kindness were renowned. She loved to entertain and possessed a powerful faith that she was willing to share with everyone. May the Angels and Saints come to welcome you, dear friend.
Love and prayers, Nancy & Brian Sullivan

Sheriff John Thompson

May 21, 2014

We of your extended law enforcement family offer our most sincere thoughts and prayers.

Sheriff John Thompson and Staff

Mary Kay Doyle

May 21, 2014

Such a lovely lady. Sparkled many a room especially when singing with my mom
Gerry. Sing in heaven ladies with those you have dearly missed!
Mary Kay Durkin Doyle

Lee Winston

May 21, 2014

Our family thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Greg McFall

May 20, 2014

My sincere sympathy for another sad loss for the Howlett's, she was a kind, wonderful woman. My thoughts are with you.

John Clark

May 20, 2014

Have a safe journey and rest in peace " Pinky" I remember you
Playing the piano at our home in Park Manor when I was a very
Young boy.

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May

22

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

IL

May

23

Funeral

8:45 a.m.

Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

May

23

Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

Most Holy Redeemer Church

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4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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