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Helen Chapman Obituary

Helen Chapman

Born: February 18, 1924

Died: March 25, 2018

Helen Chapman, 94, of Elmhurst, IL, passed from this life to the next on March 25, 2018.

She was born on February 18, 1924 in Mosinee, Wisconsin and was a long-time resident of Elmhurst.

Helen was the loving wife of the late Arthur; dearest sister to the late Anna Gorlicki and brother Edward Stefaniak; she is survived by her two nieces, Karen Zuehlke of Oklahoma and Debbie Waye of Virginia; along with five great nieces and nephew; her cousin, Helen Warachowski of San Diego; and many other beloved family and friends.

Helen loved the outdoors. She and Art enjoyed camping and fishing and took many road trips throughout the country. Helen loved working and relaxing in her yard and always delighted in visits from God's little critters that stopped by.

A funeral mass will be held at Mary Queen of Heaven Church, 426 N. West Ave. in Elmhurst, on Friday, April 27 at 10:00 a.m. Interment Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery, Northlake, IL.

Arrangements by the Pedersen Ryberg Mortuary 630-834-1133 or pedersenryberg.com

Published by Suburban Life Publications on Apr. 20, 2018.
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I knew Helen for only a short time, but in that time I found her to be kind, open hearted, and oh so funny. I think of her often, and consider myself lucky to have gotten to know her.

August 6, 2018

With deepest sympathy, may the power of prayer ease your sorrow, bring you peace and provide much comfort for you during this difficult time. Matthew 21:22

April 22, 2018

My condolences to the family. Continue to rely on God and know that he hears prayers,Isaiah 59:1.

April 20, 2018

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