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Helen Christo Obituary
Helen K. Christo
OAKDALE, MN - Helen K. Christo, age 93, of Oakdale, MN, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020.
Helen was a lifelong resident of Northwest Indiana where she lived with her loving husband, Andy P. Christo, who passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2007, at age 86.
Helen is survived by her three loving daughters: Patricia (Charles) Mintz of Cleveland, OH, Lizabeth (James) Vardaman of Minneapolis, MN and Angela Christo of Woodbury, MN, her sister, Sandy (James) Shirey; four grandchildren: Isaac and Laura (Carl Hirsch) Mintz, Dawn Groves, and Jeremy Vardaman; four great-grandchildren: Jadon and Haley Groves, Jace and Kobi Vardaman; and many nieces and nephews.
Helen was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Ramos.
Friends may visit with the family on Friday, January 10, 2020 at GEISEN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, 7905 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Trisagion Prayer Service will be held at 5:00 PM.
Funeral Services will be on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 10:00 AM DIRECTLY at SS. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 8000 Madison St., Merrillville, IN 46410, with Fr. William Conjelko officiating. Interment to follow at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in memory of Helen to the Lake County Legacy Foundation at http://www.legacyfdn.org, the SS. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, or a charity of your choice.
To view and/or sign Helen's online guestbook visit www.GeisenFuneralHome.com (219)663-2500.
Memories and Condolences
for Helen Christo
Teuta Trajani
January 15, 2020
Lovely grandma.
Denise Flaherty
January 11, 2020
I am sorry for your loss. Your mother must have been a wonderful person and mother. The world was blessed to have her for so long.
Alex Sarafin
January 10, 2020
Pat & Liz & Families,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your mother, Helen. Our parents did a wonderful job of raising us up, on the good ole East Side. May God grant her eternal life, and Memory Eternal.
George Lameti Family
January 9, 2020
Dear Cousins, our deepest condolences to you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May time mend your heart and memories bring you peace. A donation to Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral church has been made in memory of Helen. From Ralph, Richard, Rosemary, and Carolyn (and their families).
John Donley
January 8, 2020
DEEPESST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. DEAR HELEN, THANK YOU FOR OUR ANGELIC KAITLYN STATUE. ALL OUR LOVE, MARCY AND JOHN DONLEY
Auntie Helen and Chris Shirey
Michael Shirey
January 7, 2020
God speed, Auntie Helen - thank you for all the love and peta!
Georgia Fountoulakis
January 7, 2020
She was a wonderful contributor to our memoir group. May her memory be eternal.
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