Helen E. Weiler

Helen E. Weiler, 93, of Aurora, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016 at Jennings Terrace. She was born October 19, 1923 in Aurora, Illinois. Helen was a member of Annunciation Parish for over 60 years. She participated in many Parish activities, including Pilgrimages to the Lourdes Grotto, Alter and Rosary Sodality, where she was an Officer, and participated in the annual card party. She also received the “Catholic Woman of the Year” from Annunciation Parish. She was also very active in Cub Scouts, and received the Girl Scout Lifetime Achievement award for her 50+ years in Girl Scouts. She was one of the original members of the Annunciation School Service Club, which was the precursor to the current PTA, was a room mother and for many years and after her children completed school she continued as a playground monitor. She was a Eucharistic Minister at Aurora Manor, belonged to WCU, Home Extension, VIP’s and a neighbors Card Club called “What’s Trump”. Helen was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, friend and neighbor. She spent time volunteering at Hessed House and other community enrichment programs. She was an avid outdoors person and an avid Cubs fan. Survivors include her seven children, Bill (Joanne) Weiler, Betty Weiler, Rose Roquet, Bob (Cathye) Weiler, Mary Weiler, John Weiler and Mike Weiler; five grandchildren, Mark (Erica) Weiler, Janine Weiler, Jon (Ina) Roquet, Brenda (Michael) Harsanje and Robert (Yelika) Weiler; two great grandchildren, Vincent and Elizabeth Harsanje; two brothers, Robert (MaryAlice) Darr and Ed (Elaine) Darr, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Weiler; her parents, Seymour and Dorothy (Remissong) Darr; three sisters, Ruth Seigler, Marion Baxter and Sr. Carmel Darr O.S.F.; three grandsons, Richard, Scott and Donald. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 12:30 PM from THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY to Annunciation Church at 1:00 PM. Fr. Patrick Gillmeyer, O.S.B. will officiate with interment at Marywood Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, October 24, 2016 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake Street, Aurora, IL 60506. (630) 631-5500. Please visit our interactive website at www.daleidenmortuary.com where you may sign the guest book or leave condolences for Helen’s family.

Helen E. Weiler

October 19, 1923 - October 21, 2016