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Helen Rapaich Obituary

Rapaich, Helen (nee Alfirevich), age 83, late of Lockport formerly of the East Side. Beloved wife of the late Michael; Dearest daughter of the late Peter and late Katherine Alfirevich; Loving sister of Joseph (Mary) and the late John Alfirevich; Devoted aunt of Mary Jo (Robert) Fasan, John (Christine) Alfirevich, Kathy Jo (Timothy) Bradley, Helen Marie Alfirevich and Joseph (Lori) Alfirevich; Cherished great-aunt of Johnny, Olivia, Joey, Aidan, Dylan, Ava and Peter. Retired proprietor of Pete's Tavern. Member of Sacred Heart Altar and Rosary Society and Member of Croatian Fraternal Union. Helen enjoyed spending time with her family, her Club Girls, and her many friends. Visitation Friday 2-9pm. Funeral services Saturday, January 19, 2013 9:15am prayers from Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago to Sacred Heart Croatian Church. Mass of Christian Burial 10am. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Sacred Heart Church Improvement Appeal would be appreciated. 773-731-2749 elmwoodchapel.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 17, 2013.

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Frank Barbaric

January 18, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of great loss. I will always remember her smile and quickness to laugh. Peace

Joan Hardy

January 17, 2013

Dear Joe Mary and Family I knew something was wrong when I didn't get a Christmas Card this year. We are so sorry

Pete Rapaich

January 17, 2013

I'm very sorry to hear of our loss. I will always remember her smiling face. I'll never forget the nice time we had
when I visited her at her Lockport home before I moved to Jacksonville. I'm glad we have great memories in our time of sorrow.
Love Always, Pete Rapaich

Jerry and Susie Turner

January 17, 2013

Knowing Aunt Helen was such a blessing. From the time our daughter married into the family she welcomed us with open arms. We loved listening to her tell stories from the past. What an amazing woman - she will be greatly missed.

Catherine Maras

January 17, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about our Aunt Helen. Her smile always lit of the room.
I will miss her, but I know that I will see that smiling face again.

God loves you Aunt Helen like we all do.

I raise my cup to you on this last call, and say Zivio. You had a wonderful life, and now rest.
We will see you again.
Love, Cathy Maras O'Leary and the Maras Family

January 17, 2013

I enjoyed many Sundays going to the movies with Helen. I am a neighbor of hers from Lago Vista . I considered her a dear friend. She was a wonderful, happy lady. I will dearly miss her. May God find a special place for her in heaven. Marcy Ustaski

Joe & Militza Agrella

January 17, 2013

Missed but the memories will last.

Tina (Galovich) Gray

January 17, 2013

I am so very sorry to hear that Aunt Helen has passed away. What a wonderful, fun lady she was. She will always be in my heart!

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