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Helen Shurn Obituary

HELEN SHURN

Helen Shurn, age 104 years, Sunday, March 10, 2019 of Downers Grove, IL formerly of Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Vytautas (1999); loving mother of Diane (Oreste) Boscia and Gloria Shurn; devoted grandmother of Nicole Boscia and Natalie (Matthew) Hoffman; cherished great-grandmother of Lily and Isabella Holtane; caring sister of the late Joseph Chesna and dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Saturday March 16, 2019 from 9:15 AM until Funeral Mass 10:00 AM at St Joseph Catholic Church, 4801 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515. Interment Lithuanian National Cemetery, 8201 S. Kean Ave., Justice, IL 60458.

Memorials to St Joseph Catholic Church would be appreciated. For additional information www.toonfuneralhome.com OR 630-968-0408

Published by Suburban Life Publications on Mar. 14, 2019.
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So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Judy & Norm Wolfe

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March 15, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family for your loss. I will always remember Helen in her beautiful sun dress she wore at her daughters special bday party!

Karen R. Mazique

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March 14, 2019

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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March 14, 2019

My heartfelt condolences to the Family. Rest in Peace Helen, missing you.

Hazel Schatte

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March 13, 2019

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