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Helen Szymonik Obituary

Szymonik, Helen F. (nee Szablewski), age 97, dear wife of the late Frank Szymonik, great mother to the late Roberta Stearney (Charles), late Francis Szymonik, and Gloria (Lawrence R.) Javor, wonderful grandmother to Charlet and Renee Stearney, Christopher Javor, Nicole (Brian) Miller and Aleece (Brian) Pollard, best great-grandmother to Evan, Abigail, Victoria Miller, and Bridget and Brady Pollard, sister to the late Frank (Mary Rizzo), Jean (Roman) Wojdyla, and Virginia (Edward) Wojdyla, sister-in-law to the late Stanley (Helen) Szymonik, Julia (John) Vidra, and Bessie Shepkowski, many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews, also leaving behind many good friends. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St. Paul's Church. Funeral Service Monday, December 22, 2008, Chapel Prayers 9:15 a.m., at Zefran Funeral Home, 1941 W. Cermak, Chicago, IL, 60608, to St. Paul for 10 a.m Mass. Visitation Sunday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Zefran Funeral Home 773-847-6688

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 20 to Dec. 21, 2008.

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Carolyn Boch

December 22, 2008

Dear Gloria,
We were very sorry to read that your Mom had passed away. She was a very friendly & happy woman. She was also a very thoughtful lady. I still have and use the hand towels she gave us for Christmas where she crocheted on the handle for a personal touch.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Carolyn & Dr. Boch

John Vidra

December 20, 2008

Our prayers are with your family. Aunt Helen was a heck of a women. GOD Bless your family. John (Jackie)Vidra & Family.

Jon& Brenda Ritter

December 20, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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