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Helen Rakoczy Obituary

Rakoczy, Helen E.

Helen E. Rakoczy (nee Kalata) age 94 of Archer Heights; loving mother of Donna (Eric) Dreczko, Sandra (Joseph) Giacopelli and the late Richard (Lorraine) Rakoczy. Devoted grandmother of James, Robert, Laurie and Kimberly. Great-grandmother of Shane, Alaina, Jake and Myka. Fond sister and aunt. Visitation Thursday 9am until time of Chapel Service 10:30am at RICHARD J MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 12641 W. 143rd Street, Homer Glen to Our Mother of Good Counsel Church, Mass 11am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Masses are appreciated. 708-301-3595 or rjmodellfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 24, 2021.

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Terry Matelse

February 9, 2023

I was trying to locate Donna and Eric ( I am a former co worker of Donna´s). This is perhaps too late. Don´t remember days with your mom but all those memories and joyful moments you spent with her. Cherish them. No one can take them away from you. Always, Terry Matelse

Adrienne Steponik

August 24, 2021

A mother is always with us. First during her lifetime and then forever in our memories. Your mother's love is alive forever in the hearts of the children she raised. Cherish those times of ALL the LAUGHTER you guys shared. I was blessed to of known her. She was a beautiful wonderful soul. Always Adrienne

Tina

August 24, 2021

She Loved: Chocolate Mint Fudge Cookies, Chocolates, Klondike Bars, Low Sodium Turkey Lunchmeat, Chicken Pot Pies, Rotisserie Chicken, Nicky's Hamburgers, Cod, Decaf Coffee in the Morning. She Loved: Christmas Gatherings, Hawaii, Her Family, Her Home, Receiving Cards in the Mail, Talking on the Phone, Reading Mystery Books, The Daily Newspaper, Watching Catholic Mass on TV. She showed you her Love by: Calling you on the Phone, Sending Cards, Offering you her Chicken Noodle Soup. She had the utmost respect for Law Officers and Medical Professionals. Thanked all for their service. Thanked all family and friends who helped her. She prayed every night.
She asked me " Why am I Still Here?"
Well...it was for all these reasons.
You will be missed and always remembered.

Tina

Dawn Virva

August 23, 2021

Oh Aunt Sis, the fun we had!! The pizzas, cheap wine, and German chocolate cake!! Such fond memories that will never be forgotten! Fly with the angels and find all your loved ones! Till we meet againLove, Dawn, Chris, and Piper

Lorraine Rakoczy

August 23, 2021

Helen has been an inspiration to all of us. She has been a special mother-n-law to me and will be deeply missed.

June Rakoczy

August 22, 2021

I'm so sorry to hear of Aunt Helen's passing away. She sure was a spunky and independent women. Rest in peace Aunt Helen.

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26

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Homer Glen

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

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26

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Our Mother of Good Counsel Church

IL

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Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Homer Glen

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

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