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Helene Mantrimas Obituary

Mantrimas, Helene (nee Gerrick) Age 90. Beloved wife of the late Walter; loving aunt of the late Dr. Daniel (Victoria) Girzadas, Diane (Richard) O'Dea and Carol (Richard) McNamara; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Helene was a creative and talented artist, a member of Sisters of St. Casimir Auxiliary and a longtime parishioner of Nativity BVM parish. Visitation Friday 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Saturday 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home to Most Holy Redeemer Church for 10:30 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery. Please make donations to Sisters of St. Casimir Retirement Fund, 2701 W. Marquette Rd., Chicago, IL 60629. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974-4410.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 6, 2014.

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Marilyn & Mike Bilyk

February 20, 2014

God bless our Dear Auntie Helene,
We will always remember holiday dinners with you growing up and your beautiful art and your love of classical music. But, mostly how much you loved and cared for us.

God be with you and with all the lives you've touched.
With all our love,
Marilyn, Mike, Chrissy and Bridget.
(family of the late Tony & Val)

Joanne Patejdl

February 9, 2014

Dear Judy,Vicky & Family,
Thinking of you. Take comfort in pleasant memories of Helen.

February 6, 2014

You will always live in my thoughts and prayers God bless you!

David Gaidas and Family

February 6, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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Memorial Events
for Helene Mantrimas

Feb

7

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

Feb

8

Funeral

9:30 a.m.

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

Feb

8

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

Most Holy Redeemer Church

IL

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Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

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