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Helen Gits Obituary

Helen Betty Gits, nee Jardine, age 87 of Clarendon Hills, IL, beloved wife of the late John R. Gits, daughter of the late Helen and William H. Jardine, sister of the late Charles Jardine, passed peacefully on December 8, 2020. Loving mother of Julie (Paul) Beamish, Lisa (Bill) Malone, Sue (Mike) Wolff, Heidi (Bill), John, Peter (Mina), (the late Matthew), Michael, and Jennifer (John) Carney; cherished grandmother of Kelly, Matthew, Melissa, Conor, Brigid, Megan, Austin, John Mark, Callie, Ava, Alexis, Anna, Graham, Grace, Madison, Michaela, Mitchell, and Hannah; great-grandmother of Blake, Beckham, Ben, and Liv; and sister-in-law, aunt, and friend of many. Betty graduated from Trinity H.S. and Rosary College. A private service at Notre Dame Church in Clarendon Hills and celebration of life to be held in the future. In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated in Betty's name to Angels Grace Hospice (888-444-8341) and Spectrios Institute (630-690-7115).

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 13, 2020.

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Tom Jardine

December 19, 2020

Julie, Lisa, Sue, Heidi, John, Peter, Michael, Jennifer, my condolences on your loss of your Mother. I am so glad that I was able to see her warm smile and spend some time visiting with her earlier this year. Besides being my Aunt, she was also my Godmother. She always remembered me on my birthday by sending a card until I was well into my forties. I am sorry the pandemic does not permit us to gather together to remember her and to celebrate a life well lived. My thoughts have been with you all since I learned of her passing.

Carol Jardine Dworak

December 19, 2020

Julie, Lisa, Sue, Heidi, John, Peter, Michael, Jennifer we all are so very sorry. Please know that you all are in all our thoughts and prayers. Aunt Betty was very special. Her and my Dad has such a special sibling bond. Christmas Blessings to you and all your families during this very hard time.

Suzanne Gaumond

December 14, 2020

Betty and I met at Trinity High School and have been friends ever since. She was a loyal pal, a wonderful Mother and one of the most supportive people I knew. May she rest in peace.

Mary Barrett

December 14, 2020

Dear Lisa, Susie, Heidi, Jennifer, and Betty’s family,
I feel so bad about Betty’s passing. She was the cousin I looked up too so much. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Jardine Barrett

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