Helen Wylupek
October 25, 1922 - May 30, 2016
Visitation
Justen Funeral Home & Crematory
3700 Charles J. Miller Road
McHenry, IL 60050
815-385-2400 |
Monday 6/6, 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Service
St. Patrick Catholic Church
3500 W. Washington
McHenry, IL 60050
815-385-0025 |
Monday 6/6, 11:00 am
Cemetery
St. Mary's Cemetery
Richmond Road
McHenry, IL 60050
815-385-2400 |
Monday 6/6

Helen Wylupek, age 93, of Wauconda, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2016, at Hillcrest Nursing Center in Round Lake Beach.

She was born October 25, 1922 in Altoona, PA, to Edward and Marcianna (Novacka) Wydra, immigrants from Poland who settled in the coal country of Eastern Pennsylvania. As a young woman, she lived in Camden, NJ, and was forced to drop out of school during the Depression to work in cigar factories in Camden and Philadelphia. On November 14, 1942, she married Walter Wylupek at St. Joseph’s Polish Catholic Church in Camden. She continued working while her husband was in the U. S. Army in Europe during WWII. In 1947 Helen and Walter moved to Pennsauken, NJ, where they raised two daughters. After Walter passed in 2005, Helen moved to Illinois to be closer to family.

Helen was an amazing mother and grandmother. She took great pride in her home and in being a fantastic cook. She loved reading, knitting, crocheting, and taking pen to paper to write long letters to friends and relatives in her beautiful handwriting.

Helen is survived by her daughters, Cheryl (Craig) Hammond of Johnsburg and Patricia (Michael) Mintzer of Plantation, FL; grandchildren, Michelle (Jeffrey) Hammond-Goddard of Lake Villa, Kimberly (Alan) Webb of Crawfordville, FL, Karen Lennes of Round Lake Beach, Mark (Jennifer) Hammond of Madison, WI, Justin (Margarita) Mintzer of Austin, TX, and Julie Mintzer of Houston, TX; 11 great-grandchildren, a brother, Walter (the late Elizabeth) Wydra of Turnersville, NJ.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Wylupek, on February 13, 2005; and two brothers, Henry and Alexander Wydra.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 6, 2016, at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry, IL, 60050, then leaving in procession for the 11 a.m. funeral Mass at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 3500 W. Washington Street, McHenry. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, McHenry.

For information, please call the funeral home at 815-385-2400, or visit www.justenfh.com, where friends may leave an on-line condolence message for her family.

Funeral Home:
Justen Funeral Home & Crematory
3700 Charles J Miller Road
McHenry, IL
United States 60050

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Visitation
Justen Funeral Home & Crematory
3700 Charles J. Miller Road
McHenry, IL 60050
815-385-2400 | Map
Monday 6/6, 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Service
St. Patrick Catholic Church
3500 W. Washington
McHenry, IL 60050
815-385-0025 | Map
Monday 6/6, 11:00 am
Cemetery
St. Mary's Cemetery
Richmond Road
McHenry, IL 60050
815-385-2400 | Map
Monday 6/6

Helen Wylupek, age 93, of Wauconda, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2016, at Hillcrest Nursing Center in Round Lake Beach. She was born October 25, 1922 in Altoona, PA, to Edward and Marcianna (Novacka) Wydra, immigrants from Poland who settled in the coal country of Eastern Pennsylvania. As a young woman, she lived in Camden,…

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Tom and Bonnie left a message on June 10, 2016:
Our sincere sympathy goes to you and your family. May all the fond memories you share bring you peace.
Johnson family left a message on June 7, 2016:
Dear Wylupek family: I wish to convey my sincerest condolences to your entire family. Losing a loved one in death is one is one of the hardest things that anyone will ever have to deal with. There is a great hope held out to us for the future because God promises to bring those we lost back to life by means of a resurrection to a paradise earth, where sickness and death will be no more. I hope this brief message will bring you a measure of comfort in this difficult time.
Lily Acuña-Garcia left a message on June 6, 2016:
Mrs. Patty, we are sorry for your loss. Please know that our family is keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Blessings, Lily Acuña-Garcia.
missy sobiesk left a message on June 6, 2016:
I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. prayers are with your family. Missy sobiesk
Walt Wylupek left a message on June 5, 2016:
Caroline and I are so sorry for your loss. We are unable to attend, but we are thinking about and praying for each and every one of you. We will also have a mass offered here at our home parish in SC for Aunt Helen. She will be greatly missed, but we take great comfort in knowing she's once again raising heck with Uncle Walt and our beloved family and friends who have gone home before us. Much love to you all, Caroline and Walt Wylupek
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Laurie Kruzel left a message on June 3, 2016:
Dear Patty, Michael, Justin and Julie, I am so sorry about you loss. Thinking about all of you and sending my deepest sympathy. Love, Laurie (and David).
Ferne Robin and Ida Fiegleman left a message on June 2, 2016:
Patty, from our family to yours, our deepest sympathy over the loss of your mom. May she rest in peace.
Lewis,Margarita, Jonathan, Bridget & Lily, and Jeremy Silverman left a message on June 2, 2016:
Dear Patty, our deepest & sincere condolence to you and your family for the loss of your lovely mother. She is now resting in peace and we will keep her & your family in our prayers. We are joining you in spirit as we are unable to be with you during this sad times. Hugs to Michael, Justin, Margarita, Baby Abigail and Julie.
Cheryl Yee- Herman left a message on June 2, 2016:
Dearest Cheryl and Craig and Loved One's, I am truly sorry to learn of your Mother's passing. I recall her vibrant smile and positive energy that she passed on to her family. May she sleep in heavenly peace and may all of you receive God's grace of comfort. Much Love, Cheryl and Greg Herman New Jersey
Gina, David, Alyssa Provost & The Perez Family left a message on June 2, 2016:
I'm so so sorry for your loss. She is such a sweet person. Many hugs and prayers to your family. Xo
Julie left a message on June 2, 2016:
Love you Gramma; we will miss you everyday.
Carolyn and Bill Hamilton left a message on June 2, 2016:
Patty and Cheryl, our deepest condolences to you and your family at this sad time. She was a great lady.
Trish Wylupek left a message on June 2, 2016:
Bill and I are sorry for your loss. We are unable to attend but will be thinking about you and your family. When I found about her passing, I thought about all the things we did together, in high school. She was the "cool" mom. She knew how to drive a car. we had good times together and We will miss her. love Bill and Trish.
Justen Funeral Homes left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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