Helen E. Layton nee Mahin, age 96, late of Homewood, IL, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Paul L. Layton. Devoted mother of Janice (late Harry D.) Kut and Barbara (Robert) Gunderson. Proud grandmother of Kimberly (Rick Brizek) Kut, Kris (Garrett) Ponciroli, Kory (David) Borough and the late Sandra Kut-Garcia; Great-grandmother of Andrew (Meredith) Garcia, Tiffanie Garcia and Gavin Ponciroli; Great-great-grandmother of Cierra Midolo. Dear sister of the late Patrick Mahin and late John Jack (late Ruth) Mahin. Preceded in death by her loving parents John B. and Mildred Mahin. Visitation Wednesday, May 5, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL 60473. Interment Cedar Park Cemetery " Calumet Park, IL. Nannie was strong, independent, fun loving, and quick-witted and was deeply loved by her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. For Further Information 708-333-7000 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com