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Helen DiForte Obituary

Helen L. DiForte of Wheaton Visitation for Helen L. DiForte, 84, of the Wheaton and Glen Ellyn area for over 40 years, will be from noon until the time of service at 4 p.m. Saturday, at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Road (one block east of Naperville Road), Wheaton. She passed away Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009. Helen was the beloved wife of Leonard J.; loving mother of Dwight Dixon, Sandi Hermanowicz, Darrell Dixon, Dwayne (Shirley) Dixon, David (Barbara) Dixon, Debra (Rick) Wellington, Toni (Bill) Kellens, Tina (Kurt) Browning and the late Joseph DiForte; devoted grandmother of 25; great-grandmother of 40; and sister of the late Alvin and Alice Olsen. For funeral information, 630-668-0016 or www.williams-kampp.com.

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Published by Daily Herald from Aug. 26 to Aug. 27, 2009.

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Matt Donohue

September 13, 2009

Len and family,

My thoughts are with you. I have very fond memories of Helen from when Joe and I were kids. Making us homemade pizza after a backyard ballgame and giving out jars of pickels. She truly was the sweetest person.

Tony D'Anza

September 2, 2009

Len my deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss.

My thoughts and prayers are with you

September 1, 2009

Len,
May God comfort you, and you have my deepest sympathie. You are in the hearts and prayers of the Caridine family.

Dale Caridine,Chicago Illinois

Brian Michalak

August 31, 2009

Len,
I am sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Brian Michalak

Jon Wolf

August 30, 2009

Len:

My deepest sympathies and so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jon Wolf

August 30, 2009

Len:

Your love and respect for Helen was truly inspirational and a model for all of us to emulate. Please know our hearts and prayers are with you. I trust the genuine compassion the DiForte Family has demonstrated throughout the years for others, will now return to you a hundred fold! In due time, you will rejoin your soul mate in Heaven, yet I am confident her brilliant star is now shining brightly upon you.

Be Well and Stay Strong, My Friend!

EnRico Heirman

August 30, 2009

I am really sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my prayers.

Ruben Santacruz

Ray Hum

August 29, 2009

Sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers.

Charlie Hum Family

Gary Paulson

August 29, 2009

Hi Len-

Sorry to hear of your loss.

-Gary Paulson
Riddell Youth Sports

Al McCormick

August 29, 2009

Hello Len & Family,

You have our heart felt condolences and are in our prayers.

Sincerely,

Al & Al Mcormick & Family

David Schwartz

August 29, 2009

Len
My thoughts are with you and yours during these days of grieving. Respectfully, David Schwartz/Pitch&Hit Club Member.

Patrick Bracco

August 29, 2009

Len and Family,
My deepest condolences go out to you and your family for your loss. I played for Len's AAABA baseball team that came in 2nd at Johnstown a few years ago. You are all in my prayers, and may God bless you.

Beverley Caliendo

August 29, 2009

Len & family

Blessings to you all during this difficult time. I pray you are surrounded by friends & family during this time. Lots of Love. Beverley & Pete

Frank Lidd

August 29, 2009

Toni and Bill,

We are so sorry for the loss of someone so close to your heart. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Frank & Libby Lidd

bob niederman

August 28, 2009

Debbie,

I was very sorry to see this. I hope all is as well as it can be, and my prayers are with you.

- Bob Niederman (122)

Ann Susala

August 28, 2009

Len,

You may not remember me, but surely you remember my late husband, Neal Winegarner. I would like to express my condolences on your loss. I remember meeting Helen and remember her fondly. You are in my prayers at this difficult time.

August 28, 2009

Len,

I was sorry to hear of your loss. Sometimes things happen that are hard to understand but we can take comfort in knowing it is all in Gods plan. Learn on him for support in your time of need and he will give you strength. Please accept my sincere condolences in your loss and know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ken Miller
Pitch and Hit Club of Chicago

August 26, 2009

Len,

I would like to offer my sincerest condolences to you on the loss of your wife. You can take comfort and strength from the wonderful family and friends you and Helen had together. I know their love will get you through this sad time.

Eric Maleski
Pitch and Hit Club of Chicago
COD

jeff halter

August 26, 2009

Len,

My condolences to you and your family My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jeff Halter
Pitch and Hit Club of Chicago

Dan Wachowski

August 26, 2009

May the Lord bless and comfort you and your family in this time of loss. Our prayers are with you.

John Dittrich

August 26, 2009

Len and family. We are sorry for your loss and we will be thinking of you during these trying days. May the peace of the Lord be with you always.

John and Lois Dittrich and family
Lombard, IL & Fort Worth, TX

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