Helen Gleason Masek, a life-long resident of Joliet, died on Monday, Sept. 1, 2014, at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Helen was born in Joliet, the daughter of Joseph and Gertrude McFadden Gleason. Helen was a graduate of St. Francis High School in Joliet, and was a member of the Cathedral of Saint Raymond Nonnatus, and the Council of Catholic Women.
She is survived by Glenn, her devoted husband of 65 years; three sons, Terry of Moline, Rick (Pat) of Naperville, and Mark of Pasadena, Calif.; three grandchildren, Eric, Carrie (John) Larson and Lena; two great-grandchildren, Jay and Ty Larson; her sister, Joanne Weber; her sister-in-law, Rita Gleason; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Robert Gleason; and her sisters, Marifran Hollenbach and Adelaide Blackburn.
Helen was a third-generation Joliet resident. Her grandparents emigrated from Ireland, and Helen was proud of her Irish heritage.
Helen's family would like to thank the staffs at Our Lady of Angels, and Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center for their excellent care and thoughtful kindness during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center.
Helen was born in Joliet, the daughter of Joseph and Gertrude McFadden Gleason. Helen was a graduate of St. Francis High School in Joliet, and was a member of the Cathedral of Saint Raymond Nonnatus, and the Council of Catholic Women.
She is survived by Glenn, her devoted husband of 65 years; three sons, Terry of Moline, Rick (Pat) of Naperville, and Mark of Pasadena, Calif.; three grandchildren, Eric, Carrie (John) Larson and Lena; two great-grandchildren, Jay and Ty Larson; her sister, Joanne Weber; her sister-in-law, Rita Gleason; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Robert Gleason; and her sisters, Marifran Hollenbach and Adelaide Blackburn.
Helen was a third-generation Joliet resident. Her grandparents emigrated from Ireland, and Helen was proud of her Irish heritage.
Helen's family would like to thank the staffs at Our Lady of Angels, and Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center for their excellent care and thoughtful kindness during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center.
Helen Gleason Masek, a life-long resident of Joliet, died on Monday, Sept. 1, 2014, at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Helen was born in Joliet, the daughter of Joseph and Gertrude McFadden Gleason. Helen was a graduate of St. Francis High School in Joliet, and was a member of the Cathedral of Saint Raymond Nonnatus, and the Council of Catholic Women.
She is survived by Glenn, her devoted husband of 65 years; three sons, Terry of Moline, Rick (Pat) of Naperville, and Mark of Pasadena, Calif.; three grandchildren, Eric, Carrie (John) Larson and Lena; two great-grandchildren, Jay and Ty Larson; her sister, Joanne Weber; her sister-in-law, Rita Gleason; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Robert Gleason; and her sisters, Marifran Hollenbach and Adelaide Blackburn.
Helen was a third-generation Joliet resident. Her grandparents emigrated from Ireland, and Helen was proud of her Irish heritage.
Helen's family would like to thank the staffs at Our Lady of Angels, and Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center for their excellent care and thoughtful kindness during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center.
Helen was born in Joliet, the daughter of Joseph and Gertrude McFadden Gleason. Helen was a graduate of St. Francis High School in Joliet, and was a member of the Cathedral of Saint Raymond Nonnatus, and the Council of Catholic Women.
She is survived by Glenn, her devoted husband of 65 years; three sons, Terry of Moline, Rick (Pat) of Naperville, and Mark of Pasadena, Calif.; three grandchildren, Eric, Carrie (John) Larson and Lena; two great-grandchildren, Jay and Ty Larson; her sister, Joanne Weber; her sister-in-law, Rita Gleason; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Robert Gleason; and her sisters, Marifran Hollenbach and Adelaide Blackburn.
Helen was a third-generation Joliet resident. Her grandparents emigrated from Ireland, and Helen was proud of her Irish heritage.
Helen's family would like to thank the staffs at Our Lady of Angels, and Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center for their excellent care and thoughtful kindness during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center.
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