Helen J. Lies

Helen J. Lies, 93, of Aurora, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born November 23, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois. Helen was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved to host family get-togethers, holidays and birthdays, and enjoyed family vacations to Northern Wisconsin and Florida. Shopping for herself was never her intent, and her excursions for gifts for loved ones continued into her 90’s. Helen was a devoted member of Holy Angels Church for over 60 years. Survivors include her six children, Stephanie (Michael) Kartheiser, Kathy Kartheiser, Scott Lies, Laura (Craig) Anderson, Julie (John) Keilty and David Lies; ten grandchildren, Eric, Paul and Ryan Kartheiser, Beth and Jodi Kartheiser, Elizabeth Lies, Melissa Ehrhart, and Jack, Katrina and Sam Keilty; eight great grandchildren; her God-daughter, Susan Romanske; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Dr. Donald M. Lies in 2012; her grandson, Patrick Kartheiser; her grandson, Billy Keilty in infancy; her parents, George and Anna (Reisterer) Cornille; her brothers, Al, Hank and Ed Cornille and Clarence in infancy; her sisters, Dorothy Matheson, Jean Bedrosian and Anna Mae Weeks; her sister-in-law, Marion Probst; and her brother-in-law, Fr. Eric Lies. Helen's family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to her care givers, Sherrill, Jeannine, Joseph(s) and Paul, and to Rainbow Hospice for their tender and loving care. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 8, 2017 from THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY at 10:00 AM to Holy Angels Church at 10:30 AM. Fr. James Canova will officiate with interment at Marywood Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, April 7, 2017 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, with a Liturgical Wake Service at 7:30 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. Memorial contributions in Helen’s name may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Northern Illinois Office, 30 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2015, Chicago, IL 60602.

Helen J. Lies

November 23, 1923 - April 4, 2017