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Helen Nelson

1924 - 2019

Helen Nelson obituary, 1924-2019, Chicago, IL

BORN

1924

DIED

2019

Helen Nelson Obituary

Nelson, Helen "Sue" (nee Suhorsky) Age 94, passed away on March 27, 2019. Sue was born in Ford City, PA, on August 8, 1924. She moved to Chicago at age 17 to attend nursing school and later worked at Cook County Hospital in various nursing roles. She resided in Elmhurst, IL, for over 65 years. Sue was a social butterfly her entire life and enjoyed socializing with friends, playing golf, poker, and bridge. She was active in many leagues throughout Elmhurst. Her favorite activities involved reading (quite possibly the Elmhurst Library's best customer), watching the PGA (specifically Rickie Fowler and Freddy Couples), and her beloved Chicago Cubs (she was a life-long fan). Sue is survived by her children, Ann (Joe) Collins, Marcia (Bill) Czerwinski, and David; grandchildren, Matt, Kevin, and Jenna Czerwinski, Kate (Steve) Hammond, and Dan (Tiffany) Collins; great-grandchildren, Connor, Scarlett, and Addison; brother, Joseph Suhorsky; and many cherished nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry, in 1988; brother, John; and sisters, Mary and Sally. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at St. Domitilla Church, 4940 Washington St., Hillside, IL 60162. Visitation, starting at 9:00 a.m., will precede the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Little Brothers of the Poor would be appreciated.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 29, 2019.

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April 6, 2019

With deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved loved one. May it comfort you to know that she will return to the days of her youthful vigor as promised at Job 33:25.

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April 1, 2019

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.

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March 29, 2019

My condolences are with your family and friends during this difficult time. May God bring comfort to your family to cope with your loss. Isaiah 61:1,2

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March 29, 2019

Dear Ann, Joe, Marcia, Bill, and David. We are so saddened to hear about dear Helen and offer our deepest condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Hosea 13:14

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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Domitilla Church

4940 Washington St, Hillside, IL

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30

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Domitilla Church

4940 Washington St, Hillside, IL

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