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HELEN GONZALEZ Obituary

HELEN GONZALEZ PORTGAGE, IN Helen Gonzalez, age 85, of Portage, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2014 at St. Mary Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 19, 1928 to the late Delfina and Everardo Rodriguez. Helen is survived by her children, Carol (Witold) Lesniewski, Elizabeth (Rodolfo) Martinez and Debra (Eric) Peterson; grandchildren, Robert Anderson, Stacey Martinez, Marcin Lesniewski and Megan Woolsey. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Robert Gonzalez and one daughter, Susan Gonzalez Woolsey. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 21, 2014 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Avenue, Portage. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 10:00 AM at Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church, 2949 Willowcreek Road, Portage with Rev. Andrew Corona officiating. A Graveside service will take place at 1:30 PM at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL. For more information please call (219) 762-3013. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com

Published by The Times on May 20, 2014.
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Your Mom will remain in your heart forever. That's where she always was and where she will always be. God bless you and all your family. It's so difficult to lose someone you love. Judy

June 6, 2014

Cuanto sentimos su tristeza.No fuimos hechos para sentir este dolor. Jesus nos consuela aqui en las palabras de Juan 11:25-27" Yo soy la resurreccion y la vida."Jehova el Dios de todo consuelo promete que se "tragara la muerte para siempre".Isaias25;8Salmos37:29

Carmen M. Ruizp

May 26, 2014

deb,sorry about the loss of your mother.i know it hurts,but in time,the hurtt will be a lot less. just remember
all the good times you had together.

sandra jendreas

May 22, 2014

My condolences to the family on the loss of your mother. Rest in peace Helen

Dolly Peterson

May 21, 2014

My deepest condolences to you and the family..
My dear godmother will be greatly missed rest in peace
Helen.....in my heart always and never forgotten...
Marie Alvarez-Rosa
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Marie Alvarez-Rosa

May 21, 2014

The Solorio family would like to extend their deepest sympathy and may God give you comfort during this difficult time. Words cannot express the loss of such a great woman.

Erasmo and Dolores Solorio

May 20, 2014

deb,so sorry to hear about your mom,sending prayers to you and your family.rest in peace Helen.

kathy parojcic

May 20, 2014

My deepest condolences to your family. It is never easy loosing a loved one. May your family keep each other close during this time. Helen's memory and legacy shall live on through your love. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. - The Kegleys

Cristina Kegley

May 20, 2014

Debbie,
My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother.

God Bless You,
Ernestine Berlanga Sanchez

May 20, 2014

I wish to offer my deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one. The God of all comfort can sustain you through this difficult time. May you find a measure of strength in the loving support from family and friends.

T. Monroe

May 20, 2014

Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am for this loss. I am honored to have met such a beautiful woman. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Love Justine

Justine Supp

May 19, 2014

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