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Helen Heflin Obituary

Helen L. Heflin, nee Edwards, 90, of Elmhurst, born February 21, 1921 in DesMoines, IA and passed away on August 30, 2011 in Oak Brook, IL. Beloved wife of the late Leonard J.; fond mother of Dennis (Geneva), Kenneth (Diane) and Terry (Suzanne); grandmother of Lenny (Lise), Jennifer (Jeff) Suggs, Kenny (Melissa), Tatiana (Chico) Fajardo-Heflin and Michael (Betsy); great grandmother of Emily, Daniel, Alexandria, Fiona and Hawkins; dear daughter of the late Leona Hess; sister of the late Dennis Buckridge. Visitation at Yorkfield Presbyterian Church, 1099 S. York Rd., Elmhurst from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 2. Interment Memory Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials will be appreciated for the church. Arrangements by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Info 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com

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Published by East DuPage Press/Spectator/Argus on Sep. 2, 2011.

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