Helen Elizabeth Franklin

Helen Elizabeth Franklin, nee Bystrzycki, age 74, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2022.  Beloved wife of James Franklin.  Loving mother of Kimberly (Brian) McLain, Stephanie Franklin, and Dana Rocha.  Cherished grandmother of Connor, Kayla, Erik, Maxwell, Trevion, Sal, and Alesandra.  Fond aunt of Bridgett Ceriani and Elizabeth Quintanilla.  Preceded in death by her parents Gloria and Stephen Bystrzycki.  Helen will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her, especially her bingo buddies.

Memorial Visitation to be held Friday, July 8, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until time of the Memorial Service at 7:30 p.m. at Smits – Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL 60475.  In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to It's A Pittie Rescue .  For more information, please call 708-755-6100 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com