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Helen Szarek Obituary

Szarek, Helen S. (nee Ploskonka), age 91. Beloved wife of the late Walter "Red"; Loving mother of Loretta (Hal) Cescato, Carol Rozhon, Sandra (Edwin) Beck, Walter (Donna) and John (Sue); Cherished grandmother of Lorrie Pena, Nadeen Bogenrief, Jim Rozhon, Cheryl Cescato, Tracie Hjelmberg, Jeff Szarek and Denise Beck; Dearest great-grandmother of 14; Sister of Emily Peicich, Stas and Gene Ploskonka and the late Edward Ploskonka, Eleanor Musial and Lottie Zolo; Also many dear nieces, nephews and friends. Member of Klub Miasta Dobczyce Funeral Saturday 9:15 A.M. from Modell Funeral Home, 7710 S. Cass Ave., Darien to Christ the Servant Church. Mass 10:00 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3 9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Patrick's Residence, 1400 Brookdale Rd., Naperville, IL 60563 appreciated. For funeral info: 630-852-3595 or www.modelldarien.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 13, 2012.

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Eward E. Figlewicz, Jr.

November 27, 2012

Wally (and John)

Sorry to read of your great loss. I just came across it. Please accept my deepest condolences.

You can take comfort knowing your mom and dad, and all the Szareks and all the Figs, like when out at Twin Lakes, and at a Klub Miasta Dobczyce Christmas Party, and even back in the old days in Pilsen, before our time, are now together again and looking down on you, your family, and all of us.

I know they are having one heck of a great Polish Polka Party up there, high in the sky above, dancing, singing, playing pinochle, and saying "Na Zdrowie" to each other.

Truly, I feel for you and yours. May your mother rest in peace.

September 14, 2012

I always looked forward to seeing Helen every Friday in the beauty shop at St. Pat's. She always brightened my day with her smile. We always had something to chat about, and I'll miss our weekly visits. I know she'll be smiling for all eternity.
Trudy

September 13, 2012

Hal and Lori, We all feel very saddened by the loss of Helen. Even looking at her picture now makes me feel so sad she was such a wonderful women and was our Mother's first friend.I wll never forget her joy whenever she saw my little grandson, she loved children so much. We will truly miss her. God Bless you Helen Sincerely, Kathy I
nfanger St Hilaire

September 13, 2012

A very special person who always had something nice to say of everyone. I will miss you. Rest in Peace. Your Hairdresser. Judi

Kerry

September 13, 2012

To all of Helen's family, We are so deeply saddened by the loss of Helen. She was a wonderful woman! She was my mother's first friend at St. Pat's and made my mother comfortable and feel welcomed. We will forever by grateful for having the honor of knowing her. Thank you Helen and I know God is with you. Kerry Infanger McAleer

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