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Linda (Heck) Lohmann
February 25, 2007
I was so sorry to hear about Mrs. Bird's passing. My sympathies to her family. My folks and Mr. and Mrs. Bird were good friends and I graduated with Cindy from CLCHS. I also took piano lessons from Mrs. Bird for several years and still enjoy the piano. My thoughts are prayers are with you all.
Rhonda (Murphy) Adams
February 17, 2007
After MANY years of piano lessons with Mrs. Bird, she will always be remembered by our family. We will never forget her patience through our lessons, group lessons, writing scales, the holiday recitals at her house, playing with the fluffy cat through the railings, and how she would answer the phone "Bird House." Our thoughts are with your family.
Steven Szalaj
February 17, 2007
Helen did so much to enrich our community. Her work touched many lives. She was one of the principal organizers or the "Monster Piano Concert" here that involved so many of our young pianists in a positive and unique event.
Helen was also very responsible for beginning the Crystal Lake Community Choir. It was Helen that suggested in 1986 that there be a choir formed to be a part of our Crystal Lake Fourth of July Gala. She helped to organize it, and continued to help the choir become and established community organization.
Her work for our community was done with little fanfare, always with a smile, a sense of humor and great love. Helen, you will be missed! Thank you for your gift of self.
Phyllis Kirhcberg
February 15, 2007
It seems for ever that Helen was Phyllis Kirchberg's call contact when anything wonderful or tragic happened to one of the members of the many clubs they both belonged to, bridge, birthday and even the Knitwits. It saddened us to hear of her passing too late to share with the family during services. Although Helen will be greatly missed, we will always hold her dear in our hearts as she is smiling, singing, telling a few yarns while always loving her family and friends. God Bless you all, Phyllis and Candy Kirchberg
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Beverly Roth
February 14, 2007
My condolences to the Bird family
on the loss of a wonderful lady.
Helen and I were in the same book
group for many years, and I will
miss her company very much.
Sincerely,
Beverly Roth
Mollie Nickoson
February 14, 2007
Helen will be missed by so many people. We were buddies from bridge and scripture group. Such a fine role model.
Darcie Murphy
February 14, 2007
My sympathies to the Bird Family. I don’t believe I was as good at scales as Mrs. Bird always told me, but I thank her for the many years of piano lessons, I appreciate it.
Harry & Marion Dillon
February 14, 2007
Our condolences to the family. We were formerly neighbors on Broadway where they, and we, raised our children. God bless them all.
Jane Waldeck
February 14, 2007
I wish comfort for Helen's family at this time of loss. I will always remember Helen was an intelligent and vital person who was always quick to smile and share a laugh. She will certainly be missed at bookclub.
Jane (Doherty) French
February 13, 2007
Years ago at the house on the lake Helen taught me how to read music and play the piano. Me being a typical kid, she explained that someday I would be thankful I practiced and took the time to learn. How true! I am thankful and have good memories of my time with her. My own children play today and I still use my old books (thank goodness for her notations!). My thoughts and prayers go to her family.
Jean Wade Nicholson
February 13, 2007
Helen was a good friend and neighbor and she was always ready with a joke during water aerobics. I will miss her.
Ken Scheel
February 13, 2007
To all who knew and loved Helen she will be missed! She touched the lives of so many people. What a shock it was to hear about her passing. I will always remember the great times we had working at the music store (IMS). Goodbye Helen...
Dianne Klemm
February 13, 2007
Helen was a dear neighbor and friend. I will miss her. My sincere sympathy to her family.
Breda King
February 12, 2007
Such a shock! I have known Helen through the MTA and her participation in piano festivals. What a great lady! Her presence will be greatly missed. My love and condolences to you, her closest family.
Carmie and Frank Mello
February 12, 2007
Helen came into our lives when her daughter Cindy married my brother Peter.We will miss your smile and laughter at Christmas.Thank you for all the happy memories of singing carols around the piano.It was an honor to know you!
Michael Brunner
February 12, 2007
My condolences to the Bird Family. I never met Helen Bird, but thanks to an amazing composition written by one of her students (Margaret [Meg]Grzenia)for the Lincolnland Legends contest, I feel I did know her.
It is clear that Mrs. Bird's passing is a great loss not only to her family, but also to the wider community in McHenry County.
May God have mercy on her soul and bring her speedily into the radiance of His Beatific Vision.
Michael Brunner
Sacred Heart Classical Center
Rockford, IL
Margaret Grzenia
February 12, 2007
Mrs. Bird was a major part of my life. Her piano lessons and optimistic attitude brought joy to my life. The Bird family is in my prayers. God bless you.
Mary Doherty DeLisi
February 12, 2007
My childhood was brightened by many happy sleepovers at the Bird house (and one trip on the Bird bus!). Helen kept the freezer stocked with all kinds of ice cream . . . I remember lots of laughter. My sympathies to Kim and all her sibs.
Laurie Papaj
February 12, 2007
Although I do not know Mrs Bird I have worked with her son Steve for over 10 years and know his wife Julia. My condolances go to the whole Bird family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May all of your great memories of her life comfort you now.
Richard Sade
February 12, 2007
Our hearts are sadden of the loss of Helen. My parents friendship with Helen and Ken go back 50 years along with all of us kids growng up together in CL. Her life touch many of us and thru good times and bad she was a stabble to my Mom. She will be missed by the community and friends. Our dearest sympathy to the Bird family.
STEVE SONNEVILLE
February 12, 2007
One of the people that made Lakewood
a great place to be during my youth.
My sincerest condolences to the Bird
family.
Beth Propp
February 12, 2007
Helen's insatiable love of music was instrumental in helping my own daughter develop her gifts. She is now nearly completing a degree in Elementary Ed/Music K-12. Helen was a gift and a treasure, a teacher, and a friend.
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