Helen A Maiorano nee Russo, age 91, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully August 16, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Maiorano. Loving mother of Victor (late Cynthia) Maiorano, Ralph (Judy) Maiorano, Cindy Maiorano, and Sherry (Scott) Ralson. Cherished grandmother of Ralph (Linda) Maiorano, Melissa (Carl) Schmook and Vincent (Margaret) Maiorano; great grandmother of Anthony, Scarlett and Frankie Maiorano. Dear sister of the late Geneva Poggi and the late Gilda DiAnni. Caring aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday August 21, 2014 from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL 60475. Funeral Friday August 22nd 10:00 a.m. at Steger Memorial Chapel. Interment to follow Beverly Cemetery - Blue Island, IL. Helen was a member of the Chicago Heights Park District Seniors and the Nifty over Fifty Club of South Chicago Heights. For further information please contact 708-755-6100 or smitsfh.com