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HELEN AARDEMA Obituary

Helen M. Aardema, nee Wiswell, age 93, formerly of Chicago Heights. Beloved wife of the late David Aardema; dear mother of Judith A. (John) Drysdale, David R. (Tammy) Aardema, Susan A. (Gary) Gasbarra; loving grandmother of Jeanne (Donald) McBride, Jacqueline (Ted) Revell, Kristen (Geoff) VanLeeuwen, David R. Aardema, Jeffrey and Andrew Gasbarra; dear aunt of Sandra W. (Charles) Harte. Resting at the Tews Funeral Home, 18230 Dixie Highway, in Homewood Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday. Mrs. Aardema will lie-in-State from 9 a.m. until the time of Service 10 a.m. at the Flossmoor Community Church, (Traverse Lane and Hutchinson Rd.) in Flossmoor, IL. Interment Chapel Hills Garden South Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Flossmoor Service League, PO Box 131, Flossmoor, IL 60422, in support of South Suburban Charities. 708-798-5300

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 2, 2011.

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June 23, 2011

May the God of all comfort guard your hearts during this time.
Brown Family

June 4, 2011

sorry to here pf the grief in your family. I hate to loose one of my love ones in death too. Nut you know that in the bible GOD is ging yo bring back our love ones in his dew time. We can be please to have that kind of incourgement.

From the Staff of Tews Funeral Home

June 2, 2011

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Diane Aardema

June 1, 2011

Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Aunt Helen. Her warm and friendly smile will be missed. Our prayers are with your family. Love, Norm & Diane Aardema

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