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Helen Kisiel Obituary

Kisiel, Helen M. (nee Pacyna), 87, of Chicago, passed away January 8, 2010, beloved wife of the late Adam, loving and devoted mom of Vivian Wilson and the late Gwen Caliendo, cherished grandma Chipper of Ingrid (Eric) Schulman, Roy Wilson, and Melissa (Mike) Anderson, sweet great-grandma of Jake, Lexi, Carter, and Owen, dear sister of Jean Konopek and the late Joseph Pacyna, Bruno Pacyna and Esther Pacyna, survived by many nieces, nephews, and her cats. A visitation will be held on Monday, January 11th, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home, 1787 Deerfield Rd., Highland Park, IL. A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, January 12th, at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Church, 724 Elder Lane, Deerfield, IL. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Anti-Cruelty Society, 157 W. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60654. For info or directions contact Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home 847-831-4260 or visit our website www.kelleyspaldingfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 10, 2010.

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January 14, 2010

Sorry to hear about Aunt Helen. Pat and I were concerned when we didn't get a christmas card this year. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family.
Joan Caley Oshinski and Patty Caley Koprowski

Kathy Fitzgerald

January 11, 2010

Gramma Chipper, you just had to Love her. Everyone should be so lucky to have a Gramma like her. My sympathy to all.

Jan Bennett

January 11, 2010

Dear Helen will be missed. I have such happy memories of her coming to Las Vegas and having dinner with her, Gwen and my mom. My mother and Helen laughed together and it was always a fun-filled evening. If you wanted any advice about dogs or cats, Helen was the one to ask. She so loved her family and her cats very much. Such a gracious and sweet "lady". I will miss her a great deal and she will always be remembered fondly. My thoughts and prayers are with you Vivian, Ingrid, Melissa, and Roy and your wonderful families. Love, Jan

Linda and Vern Loucks

January 11, 2010

We knew Helen as Grandma Chipper, but also as a super mom to Vivian and Gwen.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Vivian, and also with Roy, Ingrid and Melissa. She cherished her family time with all of you and we will always be happy to have shared in her life. So wonderful for all that she was able to be a part of Jake, Lexi, Carter and Owen's lives!
Love,
Linda and Vern

Jim and Cindy Novello

January 10, 2010

Auntie Helen, you will be missed. We will always remember your smiling eyes, and your kind ways. You always had something nice to say and you were a constant source of joy. Jim Novello (niece) Cindy Novello (Pacyna) and children John and Sarah.

PAULA SWANSON

January 10, 2010

HELEN WAS A "LITTLE" LADY WITH A VERY BIG HEART, AS MY MOTHER, LILLIAN WOULD SAY.THEY HAD SOME GREAT TIMES & LAUGHS TOGETHER.GOOD TIMES & BAD.(1963-1992)
GOD BLESS HER & ALL THE STRAY CATS SHE HELPED OVER THE YEARS.. THERE IS A SPECIAL PLACE IN HEAVEN FOR HER... MY MOTHER IS HOLDING A SEAT, NEXT TO HER.

Barb Anderson

January 10, 2010

I knew Helen as Grandma Chipper. She was one of the nicest ladies I've ever known. She always welcomed me with open arms and love. She had a special place in her heart for my daughter, Julie, which was mutual. She will be missed.

Diana & Dan Schumacher

January 10, 2010

We miss you and love you Aunt Helen. God bless you always. Have lots of good times to remember you by. With love & hugs, Niece Di & Dan

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