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Helen Sertterh Obituary
Helen M. Sertterh, nee Thilges, age 921/2, of Niles, IL, beloved wife of the late
Thomas; cherished and loving mother and friend of Carol F. (Michael) Power; precious grandma of Leslie Power of St. Augustine, FL and Kristi Power of Niles, IL; adored great-grandma of Taylor Moon Wilson and Christian Michael Duran; loving sister of Ann Simmons, Mary Schroeder, Tillie Schacht, Teresa Blaski and "Johnny Boy" Thilges; fond aunt of many; dear friend of the late Charles Raymon. Special thanks to Kisha Alexis. She was a member of the Luxembourg Club. Visitation at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, IL, Saturday, 10 a.m. until time of Service, 2 p.m. Funeral Info:
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Heidi Cardenas
April 4, 2021
Miss you Aunt Helen
Heidi Cardenas
April 4, 2020
Miss you so much Aunt Helen...I remember your kind and friendly manner, your great stories, and your warm interest in me and my family. I often wonder what life would be like if you were here today, and I hope you know how much you mean to us.
Sue Green
April 21, 2009
Carol,
I am sorry to hear about Aunt Helen. Bless the years that you had with her.
April 15, 2009
Dear Carol, I was so Glad I came to helen's service. It was very nice to see and talk to you. A lot of water has gone under the bridge in all these years and I think about you and your Mother often. She was the first to welcome me into the world, I am glad I could be there to say goodbye, Uncle John
Maxine Chisholm
April 10, 2009
Dear Carol and family,
There are times when the right words don't exist... times when feelings are too deep to be expressed...but at this sad time, we hope it will help you a little to know that we are thinking of you across the miles. From Wyoming...Fondly Maxine and Rod Chisholm
Helen's 90th Birthday. Quilt Hanging gift from Maxine Chisholm her god daughter.
April 10, 2009
Thilges' together in Wisconsin
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Judith Adams
April 10, 2009
Dear Carol, Mike and Family
We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Aunt Helen.
Carol, I have so many, many wonderful memories of our summers spent together as children, and all of the fun we had on our Wisconsin vacation trips.
Aunt Helen was so special to me; and although the miles have separated us for many years, she has never been out of my loving thoughts.
Dennis and I both feel her loss greatly.
Love,
Dennis and Judy Adams and Family
Thilges Family
April 10, 2009
Heidi Cardenas
April 10, 2009
Dear Carol, Mike, Leslie, and Christy,
We are so sad to lose Aunt Helen. She was a wonderful part of our family. She had a long life and is at peace now, but we will dearly miss her.
Love, Heidi, Miguel, Madi, and Mickey Cardenas
Gerry Piazza
April 10, 2009
Dear Carol & Mike, so sorry to hear about your mom. It's been a long time coming and she's in a better place. We're not sure if we can make the wake, with Easter. Hang in there.
Love,
Frank & Gerry Piazza
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