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“Sorry to hear about the loss of Fran's sister, our condolences to the family ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Chuck & Brenda Combi - Portage, IN

“Mel, My greatest sympathy goes to you and your family on the passing of your mom. ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Ken Russell - Fort Wayne, Indiana, IN

“We are so very sorry to hear of Aunt Helen's passing. Kevin visited the Fary Family Reunion last August and said it was a joy to see and spend time...Read More »
3 of 9 | Posted by: Kevin & Judy Kennedy - Wakefield, VA

“john and i have some great memories of helen and jim. she was a very indepent lady. i would go over and visit with her and jim when they would be...Read More »
4 of 9 | Posted by: marcia and john pocius - lowell, IN

“Dear Cindy, Jim, Melodie, Rob and family, Sharing in your sorrow and hoping all of your wonderful memories will make this difficult time a little...Read More »
5 of 9 | Posted by: Mary A. Dillard - Cary, NC

“Aunt Helen was really cool! She used to pick me up and take me to her house to babysit Melodie. She was always dressed so fashionably and looked so...Read More »
6 of 9 | Posted by: Chris Zaley Jewell - Durham, NC

“When I think of Aunt Helen, I will always remember her smile and her laugh. Oh, she knew how to make me laugh! I'm going to miss you! ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Diane Muffett - Lafayette, IN

The last of the 8 Fary sisters, Lorraine, Fran & Rose at the Fary Family Reunion, August 2011. “So sad to hear of Aunt Helen's passing...such a great lady full of life & laughter, she will be missed by many. We are so glad we had a chance to...Read More »
8 of 9 | Posted by: Jon, Donna, Nathan & Ben Zaley - IL

“So sorry to hear about Aunt Helen's passing. Praying for God to send you His peace. ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Mary Malik - Bolingbrook, IL


Helen Bales
83, of Lowell, passed away suddenly, Saturday, January 21, 2012. She is survived by her daughters, Melodie (Rob)Wisnewski of Mishawaka and Cindy (Tim) Griffith of South Bend, grandchildren, Heather (Mike) Grabarek, Scott (Sara) Clark and the twins, Aprilyn and Brittany Wisnewski, 3 great grandchildren, brother, Frank Fary, sisters, Fran Hildebrandt, Rosie Peschke, Lorraine (Gerry) Kennedy and sister in law, Deloris Fary. She was preceded in death by her husband, James, sisters, Eleanor Talarek, Julia Modrak, Maryann Wozniak, Angie Zaley, brothers, Valentine, Jr. and Joseph Fary and great granddaughter, Shauna Clark. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 25th from 10-3, concluding with Funeral Services at 3PM, all at Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 604 E. Commercial Ave. in Lowell. Cremation will follow services with burial in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a Veterans organization. www.sheetsfuneral.com

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