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Helen Dvorak Obituary
Helen Bernice Dvorak, nee Tokarczyk, was born April 6, 1908 in Chicago, and had resided in Berwyn and Westchester, entered her heavenly home on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007, beloved wife of the late Walter S. Dvorak; sister to the late John Tokar, Bernice Kassner and Josephine Vrona; survived by her sister, Rosemarie Broughton; devoted mother of Rosemary (Carl) Schonberg and JoEllen (Michael) Ludwig; grandmother to Jennifer (Gerard) Buchberger, Kristen (James) Gaeding, John (Kathy) Ludwig and Laura (Warren) Liljegren; great-grandmother of Erik, Kimberlee and Allison, Ryan and Zachary, and Matthew; precious aunt to many nieces and nephews. Celebration of her life will be held at Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester, IL (2 blks. West of Mannheim Rd.), on Friday from 9 a.m. to time of Funeral Service at 11:30 a.m. She will rest beside her "Kiddo" in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Make a Wish Foundation, 640 N. LaSalle Drive, Chicago, IL 60610. For further info call 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.
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Memories and Condolences
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JoEllen Ludwig
May 4, 2007
Mother,
I miss you and Dad. May all the good memories and your kindness last with us forever. You gave so very much to us all.
Rosemary - Carl Schonberg
March 25, 2007
Dearest Mother~ You are loved deeply and I miss you. Now you are with Daddy and the rest of the family that has passed before you. What a joyous occasion for you all. Carl sends his love and thank you for being so wonderful. Love to you from Rosemary and Carl.
Kathy Personette
March 14, 2007
My dearest Godmother. You are now with Uncle Walt and, like him, have taken your rightful place with the angels. I will always remember your beautiful laughter and smile. Love, Kathy
David Vrona
March 13, 2007
Aunt Helen, you are the best. You made the best lasgana in a bread pan that I ever had. Thank you for helping Kathy & me take care of my mother.
David
Jennifer Buchberger
March 11, 2007
To My Dearest Grandmother ~
You always made me feel beautiful and unconditionally loved. Thanks for being in my life.
I know you'll be the hand to take me to the other side when it's my turn. Til then, peace, love and hugs
Jenny
From the Staff of Conboy's Westchester Funeral Home Funeral Home
March 1, 2007
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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