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Helga Donnelley Obituary

Donnelley, Helga Thiem Age 72, October 1, 2011, longtime resident of Chicago, proud citizen of Germany. Mother of Niel (Kristin) Donnelley and Nicole Power. Grandmother of Jim, Jack, and Joe Power, Teddy, Jamie, and Caroline Donnelley. Sister of Rainer (Gabi) Thiem. Aunt of Tobi Thiem. Private Family Services with interment in Görlitz, Germany. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Northwestern Memorial Hospital Foundation, 251 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611, http://www.nmh.org/nm/donate-online-giving. Arrangements by CENTRAL CHAPEL, LANE-MOYNIHAN DIRECTORS. For information or to express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, 312-944-6060 or www.centralfuneralchapel.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 2, 2011.

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Roy Lax

December 30, 2011

Dear Niel and Niclole, I was your Mothers hairdresser all through the 70`s. She was one of the most elegant and thoughtful women I have ever known, she and the two of you are in my prayers. Roy Lax

Richard Harshman

October 22, 2011

Nicole and Niel, Virginia and I just accessed our home messages and learned of your mother's passing. You both know we knew and loved your mother, and will also miss her. We have many fond memories of her wit and charm and will hold her in our hearts.
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy and concern for both of you and your families.
Richard and Virginia Harshman

J. Preston Taub

October 5, 2011

Dear Nicole and Niel,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your families. Your mother was a loyal, elegant woman who fascinated us with her adventures around the world. May she rest in peace.
J. Preston Taub
Robert G. Taub, M.D.

Daisy Hubbard

October 5, 2011

Niel and Nicole,

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy over this great loss. The both of you and the entire family are in my prayers. “Be Encouraged.” Fondly,

Christine Due

October 4, 2011

Dear Nicole,

So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Love,
Christine Due

Arnoldo Higuero

October 4, 2011

The news of Helga's passing just reached me in Panama City, Republic of Panama. I will always remember beautiful, elegant and most gracious Helga. Always full of life. Even when walking in the midst of a horrible storm, unsuccessfuly looking for a taxi, Helga never lost her smile not her sense of humor, as her friend and neighbor Margie Schneider and I will testify. My deepest condolences to her family. We will all miss her a lot.

Darlene Atwater

October 3, 2011

Niel and Nicole:

I was so sorry to hear of Helga's passing. She was always a beautiful lady and she will be missed. Please know that she and you both are in my prayers.

Love,

October 3, 2011

Niel and Nicole:

So very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I was her accountant for many years and loved meeting and speaking with her. Her life was way too short. May her memory be a blessing.

Jeff Kray

October 3, 2011

Niel~

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Our thoughts are with your family during this time.

~ Bob and Joelle Churik

October 3, 2011

Nicole,
We are so sorry. Are thoughts are with you and your family.

Jen, Dave and Quinlan

Mark & Gina Harmon

October 2, 2011

Dear Nicole & Family:
May the memories of a beautiful life bring you comfort throughout these sad days and in the years to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

October 2, 2011

Dear Nicole,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My thoughts are with you and the boys.

Fondly

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