Hazel "Savitzky" Helfer

Hazel "Savitzky" Helfer obituary

Hazel "Savitzky" Helfer

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Oct

5

Memorial service

3:00 p.m.

Oak Park Temple

1235 N. Harlem Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302

Oct

5

Service

4:00 p.m.

Oak Park Temple

1235 N. Harlem Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302

Hazel Helfer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mitzvah Memorial Funerals - Northbrook on Sep. 30, 2025.

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Hazel Helfer, nee Savitsky, age 86. Belvoed wife of the late Sam Helfer; cherished mother to Scott (Nancy) Helfer and the late Penny Helfer and the late Marcia Helfer; loving grandmother of Jennifer Helfer (Ted Harris) and Bradley Helfer; dear sister of Bernice Rovner (Bob) and Vivian (Marman) Stoleman and the late Marion (Roy) Diamond; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Sunday October 5th, 3 PM at Oak Park Temple, 1235 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park. The funeral can be viewed on the Oak Park Temple Zoom link on Zoom; There will be a meal of condolence immediately following the service at Oak Park Temple. In lieu of flowers contributions to Oak Park Temple www.oakparktemple.org would be appreciated. Arrangement entrusted to Mitzah Memorial Funerals 630-MITZVAH 630-648-9824 www.mitzvahfunerals.com
Mitzvah Memorial Funerals - Northbrook

3100 Dundee Rd Suite 801, Northbrook, IL 60062

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Upcoming Events

Oct

5

Memorial service

3:00 p.m.

Oak Park Temple

1235 N. Harlem Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302

Oct

5

Service

4:00 p.m.

Oak Park Temple

1235 N. Harlem Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302