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Helen Skelly Obituary

Skelly, Helen K. 100 yrs. old of Blue Island, beloved wife of the late James Skelly, devoted mother of Jane (Phil) Ferrill, cherished grandmother of Julie (Tim) McGarry, James W. (Nora) and Nicole Ferrill, loving great grandmother of Maureen, Christopher, Kelsey, John, Carly, Cathy and Hannah. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral service Friday, 10 a.m. at Hallinan Funeral Home, 2601 Vermont St., Blue Island. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 708-385-0850.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 11, 2006.

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Julie

January 17, 2006

My Gram was the best. I can only hope to grow old with grace and style as she did. I will miss her!

George Griggs

January 12, 2006

Going to miss you Aunt Helen.

dan lynch

January 11, 2006

helen had a great run and i feel privileged to have been a witness to some of her life; jane was a wonderful , caring daughter who went above and beyond the call of duty. my thoughts are with the family

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