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Helena Mielczarek Obituary

HELENA MIELCZAREK GARY, IN Helena Mielczarek, age 87, of Gary, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2013 at St. Anthony Hospital in Crown Point. Helena was born in Poland on December 28, 1925 and had been a longtime Northwest Indiana resident. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Helena and her husband, Idzi, had attended the Salvatorian Shrine. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Idzi Mielczarek. Helena is survived by her sons: Ziggie (Maria) Mielczarek of Lowell and Joe (Monica) Mielczarek of California; five grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. DIRECTLY at the Salvatorian Shrine, 5755 Pennsylvania Street, Merrillville with Rev. Lukasz Kleczka celebrating the Mass. Burial will follow at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 8, 2013 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. with a 4:00 p.m. rosary at the Rees Funeral Home, 600 W. Old Ridge Road, Hobart Chapel. For information please call 219-942-2109 or online at www.ReesFuneralHomes.com

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Published by The Times from Oct. 6 to Oct. 7, 2013.

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Mindy Oliver

October 7, 2013

Thinking of you all during this time of sadness .

Harold Krohn

October 6, 2013

Ziggie and family, sorry to hear of your loss. May God's blessings aid you in this time of stress. Harold

Martha

October 6, 2013

To The Family: May you find comfort in knowing that the LORD JESUS is with us always.

October 5, 2013

Ria and Zig, We are so sorry for your loss. We hope now she will now rest in peace. We Love you. Love, Chet & Betty

Matthew Mielczarek

October 5, 2013

Love you very much Babcia!!!! I will miss you

Matthew Mielczarek

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