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Helen Yurkovich Obituary

Yurkovich, Helen A. (Nee Vrlich) age 88, lifelong of the East Side. Beloved wife of Michael Sr. for 66 years. Loving mother of Michael (Anna) Yurkovich Jr., late Paul Yurkovich and Nancy (Edward) Krzesinski. Most wonderful grandmother of Paul Yurkovich, Amy (Michael Sr.) Rarity and Eric Krzesinski. Great-grandmother of the late Michael Rarity Jr. Dear daughter of the late Jacob and late Stephanie Vrlich. Dearest sister of late John (late Hazel), late Frank (late Mary), late Andrew (late Julia) and late Edward (late Beverly) Vrlich. Also survived by nieces, nephews, god-children and beloved friends. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m. Funeral services Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 9:15 a.m. from the Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave. Chicago to St. George Church. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery Evergreen Park, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials to Ronald McDonald House 4410 west 93rd Street Oak Lawn, IL 60453 appreciated. 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 9, 2012.

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October 11, 2012

Mike and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers with you all. so sorry to hear of Helen's passing.
Tom and Rosalie Konieczny and Families

Linda Costa (Petrocelli)

October 9, 2012

Dear Michael, Nancy, Mr. Yurkovich and family. I am very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Yurkovich was a lovely person. You will always be in my prayers. God Bless you.

Sam & Desa Radowick

October 9, 2012

Dear Vrlich-Yurkovich Family, Please accept our sympathies. You are in our prayers.

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