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Helen Thomas Obituary

Thomas, Helen A. (nee Potoniec), 90, longtime resident of Northlake, passed away peacefully at her home in Clarendon Hills surrounded by family and friends, beloved mother of Marlene (Thomas) McIntyre, Deborah (Charles) Earl, Roberta (George) Oratowski, Kathleen (David) Oliver, Leslie Thomas, and the late Carolyn Berry, cherished grandmother of Shayla, Robert, Nicole, Cassandra, Alexandra, Angelina and Jon. Donations in memory of Helen may be made to National Shrine of St. Jude Claretian Missionaries. Visitation Sunday, June 20, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Funeral Monday, 9:00 a.m. at Northlake Funeral Home, 140 E North Ave., Northlake, IL to St. John Vianney Church, Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Chapel Hill Garden South Cemetery. 708-562-0044 or www.northlakefuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jun. 19 to Jun. 20, 2010.

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Vince Wrzos

October 6, 2010

I just heard of Helen's passing. I'm deeply sorry.

stacy shaughnessy

July 1, 2010

I just heard of the passing of Helen, my deepest sympathy goes out to her family and friends. What a great lady she was she will be missed by many. Gob bless her

The Shaughnessy Family

VL Mayo childhood friend

June 21, 2010

Helen Thomas was the mother of 6 beautiful daughters. She worked hard all of her life. When she was younger she worked 2 jobs so her sister could stay in school. As a mother she worked 2 jobs to support her family. When we are young, we often do not appreciate what our parents do for us. Thank you Helen for raising such a wonderful family. Your strength and sense of humor shine through your children and grandchildren.

Ronnie+Deb Klein

June 20, 2010

We know that words alone can hardly ease the pain. But please know that our thoughts are with all of you on the loss of your Mother.
Ronnie + Deb

shirley ivers

June 19, 2010

Most deepest sympathy to the family of Helen Thomas.

May she have left many memories on the sand for you...

Shirley Potoniec Ivers

Paula and Jim Shal

June 19, 2010

With the passing of your mother, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Paula & Jim

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