Helen J. Jarl, 96, of Rockford, IL passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022. She was born May 21, 1926, in Fennimore, WI the daughter of Delbert and Sylvia Olmstead. Helen worked as the secretary for plant operations at OSF St. Anthony Hospital for over 35 years. A job she truly enjoyed. Helen was a hard worker and had a generous spirit, she would help anyone in need. Her giving nature carried over to the animal world. Helen took in many strays, and she also made sure the birds and squirrels were taken care of. In her younger years Helen was involved in the Girls Missionary Guild at Elim Baptist Church. Helen will be deeply missed.
Helen is survived by her daughters, LaRae (Bill) Larson and Leanna (Gary) Steele; grandchildren, Brandon (Kate) Steele and Kelli (Dan) Steele; great grandchild, Gabriel; sister, Ruth Froeliger; nieces Sheri Minnick and Pam Cannon; companion, Socks; and dear friend, Carol Vermilyae, whom the family will be forever grateful of her support. Helen is preceded in death by her parents and ex husband, Leonard O. Jarl.
A gathering will be held Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Burial at Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Rockford Rescue Mission, 715 W State St, Rockford, IL 61102or Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary, 111 N 1st St, Rockford, IL 61107.
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Janet Goodoff (and family)

December 2, 2022

So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a great lady. Our family first met her in 1974 when she became our landlady. She and our mother developed a friendship that lasted for many, many years after we moved. And after our mother passed, we kept up with Helen via cards and an annual phone call. She was a friend to our entire family.

One of my fondest memories of her was when I was 16 and had just gotten my driver's license, and we were living next door. Her car broke down on her way home from work and she called to ask if one of us could come pick her up. I was the only one home so I offered. I told her I was not allowed to drive the family car by myself yet but, because it was her, I would sneak out and come get her before mom and dad got home from work. NO WAY was she going to let me do that! She said she'd figure something else out because she didn't want me to get in trouble. She was right.

She was a very nice lady and will be missed. Take care, girls.