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Helen Willis Obituary
Helen L. Willis, (nee Peters), age 85, of Henderson NV, formerly of Elmhurst, IL. Beloved wife of the late John G. Willis; Loving Mother of John Jr., Mari Lynn (Paul) Fetscher, Richard (Margaret), Gary (Joyce), James and Timothy (Jennifer); Adored Grandmother of Evan, Paul Jr., Catherine, Elizabeth, Johnny, Michael, Ashley, Brendan, Zachary, Timothy, Stefanie and Laurel; Devoted Daughter of the late Helen and John Peters; Dear Sister of Edward (the late Nora) Peters, the late John Peters, the late Lorraine (the late Lenon) Wisdom and the late Irene (Matthew) Lombardi; Fond Aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation at the Pedersen Ryberg Mortuary, 435 N. York St., Elmhurst, on Friday, June 12, 2015, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday, June 13, 2015, beginning with prayers at the mortuary at 8:30 a.m. and proceeding to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Elmhurst for a Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Elmhurst.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the St. Vincent De Paul Society (svdpusa.org).
For info 630-834-1133 or pedersenryberg.com.
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Al/Jan Lechowicz
June 12, 2015
Please accept our condolences on the passing of Helen. We knew both John & Helen when they lived in Illinois. They were very nice people and will be missed.
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June 8, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss Aunt Helen!! She was a great lady!! You have our deepest synpathy, and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Archie and Kathy
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12
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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home435 North York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Jun
13
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