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Joseph Heldak Obituary

Heldak, Joseph beloved husband of Leona (nee Mendelke), devoted father of Rennie and the late Jeffrey Heldak, proud grandfather of Cody, Luke, and Natalie Heldak, cherished son of Maria Heldak and the late Frank Heldak, fond brother of Maria (Joseph) Mateja, Mila (John) Labuda, and Anna Heldak, loving uncle and great-uncle of many. Visitation Friday, 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 8:45 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 4950 W. 79th St., Burbank, to St. Albert the Great Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. www.sheehyfh.com, 708-857-7878, 773-582-4400

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 19, 2009.

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Tanji Samson

March 21, 2009

Dear Chachee Lee and Rennie,
I have no words to express the sadness in our hearts that we are feeling for you at this time. You are in our hearts and prayers and I am holding space that you are able to have strength to move on during this difficult time. I know that both Joe and Jeff have moved on but they will remain with you in spirit and will be looking out after you during the rest of your journey on this earth. I only hope that the days will get easier for you on your journey and the pain will lessen and you can smile when you think of them without sadness for they are in a good place right now. I do know that they will always be with you and that they are always listening to you. So remember to listen, talk and feel for they are there with you.
With much love and light,
Tanji and Gerry Samson

Mary Cameron

March 19, 2009

Leona & Family, I have no words that can take away your heart ache. Just remember that both Joe and Jeffery are always with you. Keep talking to them and sharing their stories with each other, they are listening. Listen for them cuz they are talking to you. While here on earth, we are catapillars. When we leave this exsistance, we emerge from our caccoons as beautiful Butterflies. It's just a new plane of exsistance. When you see a Butterfly say hello.

My prayers are with you and your family.
Love to All
Mary Cameron

James Adams

March 19, 2009

Dear Lynn and Family,

Over the years Cathy and I have thought about your family and were so saddened to hear of Joe's passing. You and your family will remain in our prayers. God Speed Joe!

Jim and Cathy Adams

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