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Helen VanBuskirk Obituary

VanBuskirk, Helen H. (nee Kratzer), age 81, beloved wife of the late James P., CFD, loving mother of Janet VanBuskirk, Denise (David) Swanson, Anthony, CFD (Nancy) and James J. (Kathleen). loving grandmother of Peter J. Zielinski, Ann nee Kingsnorth (Scott) Zessin, Jaime, Katelyn, Kara and Kelly VanBuskirk and the late Alan (Analee) Kingsnorth and John VanBuskirk, great-grandmother of Christopher and Tristan Kingsnorth, fond sister of Harry Kratzer, fond aunt of many. In lieu of flowers, memorials to John VanBuskirk Scholarship Fund of St. Christina Parish would be appreciated. Funeral Tuesday 9:45 a.m. from Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home, 11333 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn to St. Christina Church, Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment private. Visitation Monday 2 until 9:00 p.m. For info call 708-636-1200.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 7, 2010.

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ED & EILEEN CALLAGHAN

February 8, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

joe miller

February 8, 2010

Dear Jim and Kathy, extremely sorry for you loss. Katelyn is like my fourth daughter and believe that your mom's spirit will live with her the rest of her wonderful life. Please express our heartfelt condolences to everyone and we pray that you will find joy and inspiration from her life.

peace

joe, sue and the rest of the millers

Katelyn Van Buskirk

February 7, 2010

I loved my Grandmaw to death, there was no one like her. She always told it how it was. She is one of the nicest people I knew, and I am going to miss her so much. I will never forget her amazing cooking and her sense of humor, I also will never forget my dad and I nameing her Grandmaw Grabonzo when I was little. I'm Going to miss her.

February 7, 2010

" Our deepest sympathy to Janet, Denise, Tony and Jimmy Joe. Your mother was a wonderful woman. We will always remember the good times that we had on 53rd place."

Chee-Chee and Theresa - Chicago Illinois

Chee-Chee, Theresa

February 7, 2010

Our dearest symapthy to Janet, Denise, Tony and Jimmy Joe. Your mother was a wonderful woman. We will always remember the good times that we had on 53rd place.

Dale & Fran Miller

February 7, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mike & Connie Johnston

February 7, 2010

Our condolences to the Van Buskirk family. I remember her as being a lot of fun. Hope to see you Monday night.

Carol Kratzer-Morton

February 7, 2010

My Aunt Helen, who was also my godmother was one of a kind. She was my favorite Aunt. She was fun, funny, crazy, lovable, cool and so much more. It will not be the same without her. I have many fond memories of her I will always treasure. I love you-RIP. She is now in heaven with lots of family members-tell everyone I said hi!!

Martin & Margaret Minogue

February 7, 2010

Our sympathy to Tony, Nancy, and the entire VanBuskirk family on the loss of your mother.

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