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Helen Sobczak Obituary

Sobczak, Helen A. Long time resident of Garfield Ridge and a member of the Senior Citizens Club at St. Daniel the Prophet Church, passed away on Thursday, October 20, she now joins her late husband Michael and leaves behind her loving children Robert (Judy), Dennis (Francine), Michael (Michele); adoring grandchildren Kimberly (Greg), Sue (John), Nicholas, Sarah and Aaron; cherished great grandchildren Emily, Spencer and Jacob; beloved daughter of the late John, Ann, Mary (nee Sak) Zdziarski; fond sister of Florence (Andrew) Thames of Midland, TX and Frances Citterman of Mundelein, IL; sister-in-law of Jean (the late Stanley) Zdziarski of Racine, WI. Preceded in death by Stella (Matt) Wegrzyn, Jean (Edward) Wojcik, Irene (Roman) Radziwon, and Stanley Citterman. Retired employee of Johnson & Johnson Company. Funeral Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. from Ridge Funeral Home, 6620 W. Archer Ave. (corner of Natoma) to St. Daniel the Prophet Church 12 p.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 773-586-7900 or www.ridgeFH.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 25, 2011.

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Sandy Thames-Childers

October 26, 2011

My deepest sympathy goes out to Aunt Helen's family. I have so many fond memories of her! Mike and Michelle, you took such good care of her, and I know that meant alot to her. Ya'll are in our thoughts and prayers.

Linda Spinato

October 25, 2011

So sorry to everyone for your loss. She was such a great and caring person. She will be missed!

October 25, 2011

Bob, Dennis and Little Mike,
Our deepest condolences, you Mom was a Great Lady, will always have many memories, both Mom and Dad were great neighbors.

Sincerely,
Mike, Nancy, Ray Jr and Wendy Matyas

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