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Helen Koper

1923 - 2015

BORN

1923

DIED

2015

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Peterson & Patch Funeral Home

408 North Sheridan Road

Waukegan, Illinois

Helen Koper Obituary

Koper, Helen 92, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2015. Born May 1, 1923 in North Chicago. Helen along with her husband owned and operated Koper Foods in the Old Polish section of North Chicago for 32 years. Helen loved to cook and had many favorite polish dishes that she prepared. She kept an immaculate home and was known for cleaning all the surrounding yards and streets. She loved the outdoors. Most of all, Helen made sure that her appearance was always top notch. She loved getting her nails polished and hair done. She still maintained weekly hair appointments. Helen always had a mirror and comb within an arm's reach. Above all, Helen loved spending time with her family and friends. She will be deeply missed by so many. Survivors include her loving son and care giver Thomas Koper and loving son Steve Koper of Arizona. Five grandchildren, Mike Koper, Cathy Miscenic, Laura (Ralph) Strathmann, Joseph (Carleigh) Koper, Mandy (Shane) Gruchow; nine great-grandchildren as well as many other relatives and friends who will miss her sense of humor and kind soul. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Koper in 2013. They were married for 70 wonderful years. Funeral mass and celebration of Helen's life will be at Queen of Peace Church 910 14th Street, North Chicago on Tuesday December 1, 2015 at 11:00 AM with Fr. James Merold officiating. Arrangements are under the care of PETERSON & PATCH FUNERAL HOME, please sign our online guestbook at www.petersonpatchfuneralhome.com For information please call (847) 623-0495.

Published by News Sun from Nov. 28 to Nov. 30, 2015.
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Tom and family, our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family in the passing of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ron & Phyllis Chumbley

December 5, 2015

Tom and Steve, we just heard about the passing of your mother today. We are so sorry for your lost, We have many memories of your dad, mother and the store. Our prays are with them and your families.

Joe & Chris Semasko

December 2, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Helen was a very special person. A life well lived.

Thomas Verenski

December 2, 2015

HELEN AND STEVE PROVIDED NORTH CHICAGO WITH SERVICE THAT COULD NEVER BE EQUALED. NOW THEY ARE TOGETHER AGAIN; MAY THEY REST IN PEACE. JOAN JOHNSTON TOMKOVICK AND JOHN M. MILLER, WAUKEGAN

December 1, 2015

To the entire Koper family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my heart and prayers. Jerry and Diyanne Ano

Diyanne Ano

December 1, 2015

So sorry for your loss. She will be surely missed.

Jake Jakaitis

December 1, 2015

Mike,Cathy and Laura - So sorry to hear about your grandmother, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sandy Reidy

November 30, 2015

So sorry for your loss !

Charlotte Pennington

November 30, 2015

so many memories of Mrs. Koper... especially at the store and that wonderful polish sausage! She will be forever missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

Linda Hoover (KRAUSE)

November 29, 2015

My most sincere sympathy to the Koper family. I remember the family very well from my younger years in North Chicago. I can still picture Dacki ......and the entire family. The best of best polish sausage was made by the Koper family.

Theresa (Krause) Anderko

November 29, 2015

My thoughts and Prayers for Family and Friend's.
Mrs.koper was Beautiful inside and outside . I admired all her class and always sweet to everyone. God Bless.

Kathy Seger Morrissey

November 29, 2015

My Prayers are for Family and Friends

Mrs Koper was a very classy Lady. I always admired her.
A real Lady.

Kathy Seger Morrissey

November 29, 2015

Sorry for your loss Tom Dale knutell

November 29, 2015

Tom & Steve & Famlies.
Bill and I send our Sympathies to all. We will always remember your mom with Love and respect. One of the nicest omen we ever knew!

We wil remember the times we all shared ..the parties.the store, a and going out to dinner,.

Sending love and Prayers

Terrie & Billy

Terrie & Bill Morrissey

November 28, 2015

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