Elizabeth "Ellie" Frey

Elizabeth "Ellie" Frey

Elizabeth Frey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home on Nov. 12, 2025.

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Elizabeth "Ellie" Frey nee DeFrancesco. Age 70. Demotte, Indiana resident, formerly of Chicago Heights and Dolton. Graduate of Bloom High School Class of 1973. Worked as a Data Entry Clerk for 15 years at Governors State University. Ellie enjoyed spending time with her family, relatives and friends, especially planning short trips with everyone. Wife for 28 years of Kenneth Frey Jr and 13 years of the late Terence "Terry" Helsel Sr. Mother of MaryAnn (Mark) McIntosh, Julie Helsel, Terence "Terry" (Rodrigo Soto) Helsel Jr and Sharlene Frey. Grandmother of Vynt Taylor, Melanie Taylor, Shaun Taylor and Luis Garza Jr. Daughter of Mary Ann nee Haase and the late Michael DeFrancesco. Sister of Nick (Sandy) DeFrancesco, Mike DeFrancesco, Debbie DeFrancesco and the late Cindy (Bill) Hendler. Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Friend of many. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 West 14th Street (US Rt 30, 3 blks E of Western Ave), Chicago Heights on Thursday November 13, 2025 from 4:00 pm until time of Funeral Services 7:30 pm. Burial private. Info 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com.

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530 W. 14th Street Lincoln Hwy. (Rt. 30), Chicago Heights, IL 60411

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