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Helene Sweitz Obituary

Sweitz, Helene E. 99, of Lake Villa, formerly of Waukegan passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan. Helene was born January 15, 1912 in Chicago and was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Waukegan. Survivors include one granddaughter Julie (Tony) Skwerski of Lindenhurst, one great-granddaughter Addisyn Skwerski, one sister Marge Chiechi of Sacramento, California and daughter-in -aw Sue Sweitz of Beach Park. She was preceded in death by her husband Lemoine in 1986, one son Robert Sweitz in 2006 and numerous brothers and sisters. Visitation will be Thursday, May 19, 2011 from 9:30-10:30am at the GURNEE FUNERAL HOME, 4190 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. Funeral services will be 10:30am at the funeral home with Rev. LeAnne Clausen de Montes officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Arlington Heights, IL. Visit our on-line guest book at www.gurneefuneralhome.com.

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Published by News Sun from May 18 to May 24, 2011.

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Jaylene Guziak

May 20, 2011

Juli, I'm so sorry to learn of your Grandmother's passing. You'll be in our thoughts.

tammy free

May 20, 2011

Helene was a wonderful lady always very giving and warm. her smile will forever be in my memories. God Bless you Helene and prayers to Julie and her family

Bob Berzin

May 18, 2011

My deepest sympathies to Helene's family. When I was a young boy growing up on Rugby Court in Waukegan, the Sweitz's home was in the cul de sac that we played ball on.Their house was right behing homeplate..Mr and Mrs. Sweitz were always nice to us "little boogers".My prayers are with the family.

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