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Helen Westwater Obituary

Westwater, Helen (nee Emery), beloved wife of the late James, loving mother of Thomas (Becky) and Jeanne Westwater, devoted grandmother of Brent and Ann (Duan Tran) Westwater, proud great- grandmother of Mackenzie, Sabryn Westwater and Quinn Tran, dear sister of Marilyn (Floyd) Fraley and John "Jack" (Patricia) Emery, fond aunt of Merrilee and Scott Fraley, Pamela, John and James Emery, Gary and Jim Westwater, Tom, Bruce and Bob Balamut, Nancy Van Zeyl, sister-in-law of Florence (Zigmund) Balamut and thoughts of the many children she taught at Roosevelt School in District 148. She will be laid to rest in Florida at a later date. Services and interment are private. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 17, 2002.

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Nancy Van Zeyl

July 22, 2002

Helen Westwater was a very special aunt and will be dearly missed by my children as well. She was an inspiration.

Carol Katzmann, Carmen Katzmann Valliere & Frances Katzmann Henry

July 17, 2002

As little girls next door in Garden Homes, we in a sense "hero-worshipped" Helen for her dynamic personality, her kind heart and generous nature. Our mother, Frances, also enjoyed her friendship and being witness to her many accomplishments. All of us are so sorry to hear of her passing, but glad we kept in touch in years of late. Our deepest sympathies to the Emerys and the Westwaters.

Sharon Henry-Johnsen

July 17, 2002

Roosevelt School Class of 1975. Mrs. Westwater was my 5th Grade teacher. I will be ever grateful to her.

Mike & Marge Carrier

July 17, 2002

We are very sad for all the Westwater family, but happy for Helen as she is now in Peace.

She was our dear friend for almost a lifetime and we loved her.

If we can be of any assistance to the family during this difficult period do not hesitate to ask.

Sorrowfully, Mike and Marge

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