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Helen O'Connell Obituary

O'Connell, Helen M. (nee Burger) Beloved wife of the late Joseph J. O'Connell; loving mother of Joseph J. Jr. (Claudia), Edward D., Ann Marie (Ed) Valchar and the late Richard F.; dearest mother-in-law of Sharon O'Connell; cherished grandmother of Joshua, Christopher, Lauren, Edward, Meghan, Kerry Ann, Ryan, Sean and Julie; devoted great-grandmother and aunt of many. Visitation Thursday 4 to 8 PM at Lawn Funeral Home 7909 State Road (5500 W) Burbank, IL 60459. Interment family lot. Funeral Info: 708-636-2320

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 20, 2013.

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ANN VALCHAR

March 14, 2020

What a wonderful women, I hope someday I can be half the women you were

May 1, 2013

Mom, You were the only person I know that was a true christian, I miss you so

May 1, 2013

Mom, I keep missing you

April 4, 2013

Mom, miss you

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