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Helen Lakomy

1922 - 2023

BORN

1922

DIED

2023

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Thornridge Funeral Home - Dolton (Janusz Family Funeral Service)

15801 S. Cottage Grove Avenue

Dolton, Illinois

Helen Lakomy Obituary

Lakomy, Helen Louise (nee Sarna) Age 88. Late of Dyer Indiana, formerly of Lynwood and Roseland. Beloved wife of the late Edwin F. Devoted mother of Larry (Margo), Dianne (Ron) Chmurynsky, Tim (Judy); loving grandmother of Kimberly, Kristi, Kelly, Karrie and Luke; proud great-grandmother of Corey Jr, Cassie, Althea, and Noah; dear sister of John Sarna, the late Al, Stanley, Mary (Herb) Wisniewski, and Vicki. Helen was an avid dancer and gardner who loved animals and was a former queen of TOPS. Visitation Tuesday, August 23, 2011, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, August 24, 2011 9:00 a.m. from Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service) 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave., four blocks North of 162nd St. (Rte. 6) Dolton/South Holland to St. John Catholic Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 708-841-2300 or thornridgefuneralhomes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 23, 2011.

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Michelle Bucholz

November 11, 2011

So sorry to hear the news. May you rest in peace, Aunt Helen...and know how much you are loved.

Angie P

August 23, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I got to know Helen a bit while I worked at Regency. Helen was a cool lady and she made me laugh.

greg/lisa/aaron clark

August 23, 2011

we are so saddened by this news. please accept our prayers for your family.

Shawn Jackman

August 23, 2011

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jeff/Lyn Clark

August 23, 2011

Very sorry for your loss. Her legacy lives on with great grandchildren and a wonderful family. Our love to you at a very difficult time.

The Staff of Thornridge Funeral Home

August 23, 2011

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