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Helen L. Alekna

1931 - 2022

Helen L. Alekna obituary, 1931-2022, Rockford, IL

BORN

1931

DIED

2022

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Helen Alekna Obituary

Helen L. Alekna, 91, of Oak Lawn, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Born September 1, 1931, in Chicago, the daughter of Harold W. and Eleanor (Hahn) Groetsema. Helen grew up in Chicago as a member of Tabor Lutheran Church and was a member of the church choir and Luther League. She graduated from Gage Park High School. Helen married Victor on June 11, 1960. Helen was predeceased by Victor on July 3, 1998. Survived by her children, Paul (Melinda) Alekna, David (Pam) Alekna, and Lauren Alekna; grandchildren, Mallory (Ryan Borden), Brock (Corynn Hanson), Perry (Brinton Vincent), Ashley (Tony Gotter), and Chloe; three great-grandchildren, Jordan, Nathan, and Harlow; and sister, Carol Taylor. Predeceased by brothers, William and Edwin.

Memorial Services will be held at 11AM on January 14, 2023 at Mt. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10400 S. Kostner Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Visitation at 10AM and a light lunch after the service. Memorials may be made to Mt. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. To send a condolence or share a memory, please visit olsonfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 8, 2023.

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Mt. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church

10400 S. Kostner Ave., Oak Lawn, IL

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14

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Mt. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church

10400 S. Kostner Ave., Oak Lawn, IL

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Olson Funeral & Cremation Services-Fred C. Olson Chapel - Rockford

1001 Second Avenue, Rockford, IL 61104

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