Helen M. Kolodzej

Helen M. Kolodzej, nee Stumper, age 90, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 23, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Stephen J. Kolodzej Sr. Dearest mom of Diane (David) Reinke, Stephen (Michelle) Kolodzej, and Robert (Mary) Kolodzej. Proud grandma of Melanie, Eric (Melissa), Matthew (Lyn), Ryan (Katy), and Stephanie (Mark); great-grandma of Brittney, Ashley, Courtney, Eric Jr., Colton, Ava, Mason, Michael, Lily, Mya, Sydney, and Carmen. Preceded in death by her parents Frank and Susan Stumper, two sisters and two brothers. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Special grand dogs Maxwell, Bertha, Millie, Nellie, and of course Little Miss. Grandma Helen’s spirit was enjoyed by many, as well as her goofy and sometime shocking sense of humor. Our little lady lived the fullest life any mother, grandmother, and great-grandma could imagine, she will be dearly missed. Visitation Thursday, March 2, 2017 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL 60473. Lying in state Friday, March 3, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Ghost Church, 170th & Cottage Grove Ave. South Holland, IL 60473, with Rev. Anthony Talarico officiating. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery – Justice, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the charity of your choice, appreciated.