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Helen Reape Obituary

Reape, Helen M. (nee McElligott) Age 91, passed away peacefully at home. Beloved wife of the late John "Jack" retired C.P.D. Loving mother of Catherine (Jim) Kearin, John, retired C.P.D., (Denise) Reape, Patricia (the late Don) Krause, Bart (Peggy) Reape, Ellen (Michael, C.P.D.) Malone, and Maureen (Greg) Mis. Dear grandmother of Colleen, Brendan, Don, Moira, Katie, Nora, Megan, Maggie, and John. Great grandmother of Rory. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday at 9 am from FORAN FUNERAL, HOME, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th St. just west of Harlem) to St. Jane de Chantal Church. Mass 9:30 am. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3 pm to 9 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Alzheimer's Association would be appreciated. For information 708-458-0208 or www.foranfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 20, 2011.

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Bette, Jerry and Bill Flyte

December 16, 2011

Dear Katherine Mary, John, Patty,Bart,Ellen and Maureen, We were so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. We used to have so much fun coming to your house on Keeler St when we were kids. Mom was your dad's cousin. I think they had great times together. Love, Bette, Jerry and Bill Flyte

Catherine Garypie

October 31, 2011

Patti - I was very sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences.

Linda Martin

October 24, 2011

Patti and Family

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your mom. She
WAS the sweetest person. Always loving
to her family and all of their friends.
She will always be remembered with much
love. Linda and Russ Martin

Diane Russell

October 24, 2011

Patti - I am so sorry for your loss and I hope you are warmed by the strength and love of your family at this time.

Heriberto Leon

October 23, 2011

Patti,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this sad and difficult time. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.

October 21, 2011

Patti,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I know it has been rough on you and your family for quite some time. Still I am sure that you all will miss her. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

Don de Blasio

Fr. Dan Brandt

October 21, 2011

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Helen will be remembered at our next Police Mass (this Sunday, 23 OCT, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd). In the meantime, may her family and friends know the healing touch of Jesus Christ.

October 21, 2011

To Moe, Ellen, Patty, Kay, John & Bart: I loved Mrs. Reape! She was my second Mom and your house was my home away from home. Moe, will remember the time I put my head thru your porch railings so I thought the Fire Dept. would come w/their truck to get me out and your Mom and the man next door got my head out with a bottle of vaseline! May Mrs. Reape rest in peace with the rest of the Angels in Heaven. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Maureen & Greg Lawton

October 20, 2011

To the Reape Family, I am so very sorry for your loss, I am in Florida and my brother Michael just texted me about your mom, I will always remember the times we spent at your house when we were younger, especially the time when the boys put Bill in your clothes dryer, your mom was so calm about the whole thing. I know exactly how you feel, I still can't believe that my mom, dad and Tim are gone, I'm still having a hard time with it and I continue to go to the cemetary every Sunday. I hope you find peace in that she is no longer suffering. My love and prayers are with you all and I'm so very sorry that I can't be there to say my goodbye. Mary Jo Casey (Wollschlager)

VIDA SHEEHAN

October 20, 2011

DEAREST JOHN AND FAMILY,
PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER HELEN.MAY YOUR WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF YOUR MOTHER EASE YOUR PAIN DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

Mary Ellen Bowers-Goldsmith

October 20, 2011

To The Reape Family:
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your Mom. I recall the days of 'hanging out' at your home on 63rd Place, as did my sister Peg, with Ellen and Moe. Your Mom was very sweet to us. Hopefully, your memories of happier times will bring you comfort now.

The Staff of Foran Funeral Home

October 20, 2011

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