Obituaries

Wilson C from Scottsdale, AZ

"Linda and family -So sorry to hear about your Mom - she looked so happy and well when we went to Tommy Bahama in May for Barbs birthday.My thoughts and prayers are with you,Wilson"

Audrey O’Kelley from Las Vegas, NV

"Dear Linda,Condolences from Jim and I. We will miss Helen.Our thoughts are with you.Audr"

JoAnn Cregier from GENEVA, IL

"Helen and I were neighbors for many years and were reaquainted at Geneva Golf Club Settler's Breakfast a few years back. Shared many fun stories about my son, Matt. Always planned to get together and didn't. She was a remarkable woman and my privilege to have known her. Sincere sympathies to family."

Lynn Perry from Scottsdale , AZ

"Dear Linda, Sending you peace in His name. We miss those we love . But our hope lies in the precious knowledge of what Christ did on the cross . Those who call on the name of our Lord and savior Jesus shall be saved. What a glorious promise He has made to us who know love and serve him and believe His word. Much love Rev Lynn m Perry"

Lynn perry from Scottsdale , AZ

"Sending my condolences Linda. He is our Peace. She is home with her Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Jesus said : Those who believe in His Word and call upon the Lord Jesus Christ shall be saved. I pray for your peace and the peace of your family. Rev Lynn M Perry"

Gary E Daniels from Schaumburg, IL

"Wishing Linda, Wally, and Barbara strength and comfort. May Aunt Helen rest in peace."

Phil & Carol Miglioratti from Longboat Key, FL

"Helen was a dear aunt who became a 2nd mom to me. I loved summer days in Geneva! And, I will always be grateful she invited my mother to become part of the North Side Gospel Center family; those people and my encounters with the Lord in that place changed my life. Forever. God’s love and grace to my “step” brother and sisters. Praying for you, Wally, Linda, Barbara..."

Sue Sargis from Mount Prospect, IL

"from all of us which besides me includes my mother Lillian Mathisen and my friend Pat Ebrom. so very sorry and shocked, i did not expect this. Your mon, my first cousin was a wonderful, very caring and very smart women. i am so glad i was able to get to know her since moving to Arizona, and wished I did not waste a lifetime not seeing her. She was my moms only friend now her age. My mother always worried if she couldn't reach her on the phone. if there is anything we can do for you her children, let us know."

Mary Ann Brucci ( Malick) from Berwyn, IL

"From Mary & David Malick we are so very sorry for your loss I would love to get to know her family as a little girl my Mom and Brother David went to California and got to meet Grandpappy & Auntie and my fond memory was the cement pool grandpappy mad for us to swim in"

Nancy H Schaefer from Phoenix, AZ

"Helen babysat my kids, Blaise and Madi from the time they were born until they were a little too old for babysitters. We just loved Helen and didn't ever want her to stop coming over. She brought the kids gifts almost every time she came through the door. She was the kindest, most caring, and most loving "Grandmother" to my kids. We love you Helen and we miss you. Please look out for us all down here!"

Blaise Schaefer from Phoenix, AZ

"Sending my deepest condolences to everyone who knew Helen, but especially her family. She was my babysitter when I was a little boy and an important voice and person in some of my fondest memories. She was a light on this world and will be missed."

Madeleine from Phoenix, AZ

"Helen was the best babysitter my brother and I ever had. She was an incredibly sweet and caring person and so fun to be around. Sending my condolences to Linda, your mother was a gem."

Phil Miglioratti from Longboat Key, FL

"Prayer for joy and good memories as you gather to celebrate your mom’s life ..."

jeanne faust from Scottsdale, AZ

"I will miss Helen so much when I return to Scottsdale in the fall. She was a wonderful, caring neighbor and a very spunky lady. Her joy of life is an inspiration still. My sympathy to Linda, Wally and Barbara in your loss."

Phil Miglioratti from Longboat Key, FL

"Linda, Wally’s, Barbara ~ I Hope the remembrance gatherings gave you strength and joy,Phil"

Alex and Pamela Jacobs from NAPLES, FL

"Alex and I feel a great sense of loss with Helen's passing. Whenever we spoke she was so upbeat that it just made everything going on in your life feel better. Alex is not a man of many words so I will speak and write for him. (He's looking over my shoulder as I type - haha, some things never change!)Helen and Alex were the last remaining siblings and were very close. They spoke frequently about all kinds of topics and truly agreed about most things, except politics! I'll let that comment settle in to all of you that knew Helen so well! Whatever she believed in, she believed it with vigor and was unafraid to express her points of view.I, for one, always held her in awe. Such a strong, vibrant woman with a wonderful sense of humor. She loved laughing and making others feel good. And, boy, did she love to feed people and feed them she did! Her brother always told stories about her sharing her food with the family and since she passed we spend a lot of time telling and re-telling our fondest memories of Helen.Lastly, we want to thank Barbara, Linda and Wally for coming together and making Helen's final days so wonderful. She loved you with a heart so enormous and raised all of you very well!"