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Kevin Helwig

1973 - 2016

BORN

1973

DIED

2016

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Lawn Funeral Home - Orland Park

7732 W. 159th St.

Orland Park, Illinois

Kevin Helwig Obituary

Kevin Edward Helwig, age 43, of Frankfort, IL passed from his earthly bonds on Tuesday, November 15th at 1:13 pm at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields. He was born at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, IL on February 22, 1973 to Ronald and Joan (McGinnis) Helwig. He married his loving wife on December 27, 1996 Anna (Wroblewski). They have two beautiful girls Jessica and Ashley. On August 27th of this year he dedicated his life to the service of his parish community St. Anthony Church in Frankfort, IL by being ordained a deacon in the Diocese of Joliet. Kevin was preceded in death by his loving parents Ronald R. Helwig Sr. and Joan T. (McGinnis) Helwig. He is survived by his wife Anna (Wroblewski), his daughters Jessica and Ashley and his seven siblings, Mary Pat (Craig) Elmer, JoEllyn (Glen) Plys, Sharon Hurley, Ronald Jr. (Sherry) Helwig, Debbie Helwig, Michael (Chris) Barnett and Dennis (Jackie) Helwig. He leaves behind 17 nephews and nieces and 11 great nephews and nieces. Visitation Sunday 2-8 P.M. at Lawn Funeral Home, 7732 W. 159th St. Orland Park, IL 60462. Lying in State Monday 2-8 P.M. at St. Anthony Church, 7659 W. Sauk Trail Frankfort, IL 60423. Vigil Service 7:00 P.M. Mass of the Christian Burial Tuesday 11:00 A.M. at St. Anthony Church. Interment Private. Kevin believed in the Gospel message of Christ and worked to live it in his own way - "Love one Another as I have Loved You" In lieu of flowers, donations to the St. Vincent DePaul Society of St. Anthony's parish would be appreciated. Funeral Info: 708-429-3200

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 18, 2016.

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Deacon Roger Novak

November 22, 2016

Kevin, may God be with you and may he bless and console your family.

November 21, 2016

The thoughts and prayers of the Mount Carmel High School community are with your family during these days. May the saints of Carmel welcome Kevin into God's eternal embrace and may Our Lady of Mount Carmel wrap you in the mantle of her love and care.
- Mount Carmel High School

November 20, 2016

Coach Kevin,
you will be missed. You were loved by all of us. We will miss you!

With love and always missing you,
Ashley, Cara, Maggie, Sarah, M, Jamie, Brooklyn, Emma, Paige, Nicole, and Kayla

Paul & Chris Dytrych

November 20, 2016

Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Helwig family on the passing of Kevin. There are no words to assuage your grief or repair the hole in your hearts. Celebrate, instead, his journey's end; a faithful servant.

Janet Barker Evans

November 20, 2016

My heart goes out to the entire Helwig family - you are all in my prayers during this difficult time.

Darnell White

November 19, 2016

Words however kind, can't mend your heartache, but those who care for you share your grief and wish you comfort and peace of mind. my sincere sympathy to the family.

Joyce Cease

November 18, 2016

Remember the Lord's Prayer,
Kevin is with the Lord and in the hearts of many. God bless this family.

Wilean Moss

November 18, 2016

My condolences to the family. I pray that God gives each of you strength and understanding thru this time of bereavement.

November 18, 2016

No one can prepare you for a loss; It comes like a swift wind. However, take comfort in knowing that he is now resting in the arms of our Lord. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Gloria McKinney
Ex CEDA employee

Karen Orseske

November 18, 2016

To all my Helwig cousins. So shocked and deeply saddened by this loss. Kevin is at peace. Please be comforted to know many are thinking about your family and share this tragedy with you.

Cousin...Karen Orseske Sturgis, Michigan

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20

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Lawn Funeral Home - Orland Park

7732 W. 159th St., Orland Park, IL 60462

Nov

21

Lying in State

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

St. Anthony Church

7659 W. Sauk Trail, Frankfort, IL

Nov

21

Vigil

7:00 p.m.

St. Anthony Church

7659 W. Sauk Trail, Frankfort, IL

Nov

22

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Anthony Church

7659 W. Sauk Trail, Frankfort, IL

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Lawn Funeral Home - Orland Park

7732 W. 159th St., Orland Park, IL 60462

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