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Helen Soter Obituary

Soter, Helen Lela (nee Levidas), loving mother of Dr. Demetra Kalliope Soter (Christopher Doyle), proud grandmother of her name sake, 2½ year old Eleni Christina. She was also a loving friend to many. Mrs. Soter worked for the Red Cross during WWII in Greece, then came to America and worked as the Director of Physical Therapy at Edgewater Hospital in Chicago. Visitation Sunday, from 4 to 9 p.m., at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave. Family and friends will meet Monday morning at St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church, 5649 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, for visitation from 12 noon until time of funeral service at 12:30 p.m. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Auxiliary of Cook County Hospital, Child Safety Seat Program, 1900 W. Polk St., Chicago, IL 60612. Arrangements by: John G. Adinamis Funeral Director, Ltd., 773-736-3833.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 4, 2004.

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Maggie Belesiotis

January 17, 2004

Dear Demetra, Chris & Eleni,

I was deeply sadden to hear of your mother's passing. She was a great lady. I always enjoyed every time she stopped in by me. I'll always remember our long conversations she and I had. She surely will be missed by all. My deepest sympathy.

Love, Maggie (LaSalle)

Hilda Sotirakos

January 6, 2004

My deepest sympathies go out to your family. There are very few things in life harder to bear, than losing a loving Mother and friend. May our Lord bring you peace in time.

Karen Kennedy

January 5, 2004

What joy and love you gave to your Mother. She was so strong, a trait you carry on. I send my love.

Karen Kennedy

Ann Marakis

January 4, 2004

Demetra, Chris & Eleni: I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother sounds like she was indeed a very special person. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

Fondly, Ann Marakis

Norine Gerson

January 4, 2004

My condolences to you. May your wonderful memories give you solace, ease your loss. She was a great lady.

Michael and Bonnie Bala

January 4, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with your and your family at this time.Let the strength of your extended Cook County family help you through this time.

Mimi Sotirakos

January 3, 2004

My Dear Cousin Demetra. My sincere condolences to you and your family. I just buried my mother December 17th. She was nienty five. I know how you must feel in loosing Lela. An era comes to an end and leaves a large hole in our lives. May her memory be eternal. Much love and sympathy, your cousin, Mimi

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