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In Loving Memory of

Helen Harris

April 2nd, 2025

Obituary

Helen Harris (née Goldberg), Age 90, passed away on April 2, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Jordon for 60 wonderful years; loving mother of Steven (Jani) and Mitchel (Beth); cherished "Baubie" of Ross, Marc (Rachel Hope), Alec, Rachel Lynn (Ari Karchmer), and Jacob; much loved great grandmother of Bennett and Porter. The family would like to extend a thank you for the loving care provided by Vicki, Maria, Imelda and Normi. Helen was a dedicated teacher with the Chicago Board of Education for 40 years at Goudy Public School and was a passionate volunteer with Life Source for 10 years, but her greatest joy was her family. Her spirit will be dearly missed by all whose lives she has touched. Memorial donations to the Cancer Wellness Center, www.cancerwellness.org. Chapel service, Sunday, April 6, 2025; 2:30 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights, IL. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. For the link to view the service, shiva information and to leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org (847) 255-3520.

Memorial Events

Shalom Chapel Service

Date & Time Sunday 04/06/2025 at 02:30 PM

Address Shalom Memorial Funeral Home
1700 West Rand Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Interment

Address Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights

Shiva

The Family will be receiving calls of condolence at:
Max and Benny's Restaurant
461 Waukegan Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062

Sunday 4:15 PM - 8:15 PM

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