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George Helfrich Obituary

George Helfrich, age 95, of Hinsdale. WW II Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of Irene Helfrich, nee Zelenka and the late Genevieve Helfrich, nee Nichols; fond father of Judy (Rusty) Mellen, John (Laura) Helfrich, James (Lynn) Helfrich and Jackie (the late Thomas) Mueller; fond grandfather of Thomas Mueller, Cody Mueller, Kimberly Helfrich, Meryl Helfrich, Kevin Helfrich, Brian Helfrich, Pearl Helfrich and Marion Mellen; great grandfather of Abbie, Matthew, Gracie, Isabella, Kai and Guilianna; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation, Sunday, October 27, 2013, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Monday, October 28, 2013, 1 P.M. to Time of Service 1:30 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 25, 2013.

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Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd.

9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL

Oct

28

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services

9445 West 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513

Oct

28

Service

1:30 p.m.

Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services

9445 West 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513

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