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Published by Legacy Remembers on May 31, 2006.

Rev. George J. Helfrich The funeral Mass for the Rev. George J. Helfrich, 78, a priest for over 52 years, will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, at St. Eugene Church, 7958 W. Foster Ave., Chicago. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. He will lie in state from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, and from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass on Friday, at the church. Father George was ordained May 5, 1954, and passed away Monday, May 29, 2006, as a result of a spinal cord injury on April 21, 2006. He was a devoted son of the late George and Marie (nee Cleary). As a priest, Father George's legacy was to be a good and faithful servant, serving and caring with compassion. He served at St. Aloysius, St. Martha in Morton Grove, and St. Eugene Parish. Father George is survived by his brother, Howard, and his sister-in-law, Katie Helfrich; his loving nieces, Patty (Tony) Hall and Mary Helfrich; nephews, Gene (Chris) and Steve Helfrich; cousins, Tom (Lillian) Roeser, Barbara Coffey, Mary E. (John) Prucha and Leda (Carl) Kulawinski; grandnieces, Casey and Amy Hall; and grandnephews, Todd, Ben and Dan Helfrich. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Eugene Parish or St. Benedict Nursing Center would be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Friel Funeral Directors. For information, 708-456-3410 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.

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Hallinan

July 6, 2006

We just found out about Fr. Helfrich. We enjoyed having him at St. Eugene's. He was always very kind to my family. He will be missed by all.

July 6, 2006

Father Helfrich was a kind and loving man. When my kids were at St. Eugene's he was always so nice to us. He's found his rest.

Christine Lyson

June 9, 2006

To the Family of Fr. George: I just found out that Fr. George had passed away. I am so sorry for your loss. Fr. George has been in my lfe for a long time. I am the niece of Gene and Carol Kalinowski. He married my husband and I, 31 years ago at St. Cornelius Church. You could not ask for a more devoted priest,and good friend. My family and I will truly miss him. God Bless Fr. George.

Lou & Sheila Bosshart

June 2, 2006

I was very sorry to hear of Father Helfrick's passing. I worked with him many years ago at St Martha's.

Both my husband & I considered him a kind and caring person.

He has had many trials in his life, but he is now at peace with his Lord.

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Ed O'Connor

June 1, 2006

Fr. George blessed a lot of people. Now God is blessing him.

Marybeth Drehmer

June 1, 2006

To the Family of Fr.George Helfrich:

Father George was a childhood friend of my father, Richard O'Brien and his next-door neighbor on Bryn Mawr Ave. Also Fr.George performed my wedding at Queen of Angels Parish. Take comfort knowing that Fr.George touched many lives and always will be remembered.

Terry Kiefer Alexander

June 1, 2006

During Fr. Helfrich's short time at Queen of Angels in the 60's, he was loved by the students for his good humor and athletic skills. As one of those students, I'll always remember how he taught me a mean tennis serve that remains in my muscle memory!

Gordon Palmer

June 1, 2006

Howard and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, as well as our thankfulness for George's wonderful life in Christ. As hard as it might be for his loved ones here, we rejoice at his homegoing to his Lord.

Gordon & Vivian Palmer

Wally Osterkorn

May 31, 2006

Father Helfrich was a saint and I cherish the wonderful memories of him as a classmate and teammate at St. Gregory's Grammer School. I remember how happy we were when we won the St. George's Grammer School Basketball Tournament. We offer our deepest sympathy to his family.

Marylyn Ahlfeld

May 31, 2006

Please accept my condolences upon the death of your dear Father George. Even as a youngster he was a gentle caring soul. Father George was a student at St.Gregory the Great Grade School and all of we parisioners can be proud to say he was one of us. Sincerely, Marylyn Osterkorn Ahlfeld

Alice Niesen Williams

May 31, 2006

My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you all today. I was a fellow student of Father George at St. Gregory's. Many of us keep in touch so we have passed the word. He was always a man of God.

Alice Niesen Williams, Naples,FL

r. iovino

May 31, 2006

Rev. George Helfrich was a devoted and caring priest who also served at St. Fabian Church in Bridgeview, Illinois.

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