Delores Helsel

DELORES HELSEL
(MERRELL)

Age, 84 of Frankfort, former longtime resident of Steger, passed away Sunday, October 14th, 2018 at her home in Frankfort.

Delores is survived by her loving family, children, Joe (Michele) Helsel, Kathy Helsel-Peternell, David (Ann) Helsel, daughter-in-law, Christine (David) Taylor, brother, Bill (Grace) Merrell, grandchildren, Amber (Jeff) Coates, Mandy (Adam Schoff) Helsel, Joshua Helsel, Joseph Helsel, Stephen (Katie) Peternell, Charles Helsel, Genevieve Helsel, Makenzie Helsel, Anthony Helsel, David Helsel, great grandchildren, Jay Helsel, Charlotte Coates, Jack Coates, Hudson Peternell, Antonio Simonetti (Marcela), exchange student from Chile (Marian 1965) and numerous nieces and nephews.

Delores was preceded in death by her parents, Clabern & Leona Merrell (Buckner), husband, Donald Helsel, children, Charles Helsel, infant Janet Helsel and brother, Charles Merrell.

Delores was the owner and president of Helsel Jepperson Electrical in Chicago Heights. She was a member of Olympia Fields Country Club and the Stone Church in Orland Park.

Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL 60423 on Friday, October 19th, 2018 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral service, Saturday, October 20th, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment, Calvary Cemetery, Steger IL. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Stone Church or the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. For information, www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com or 815-806-2225.