Helen A. Rinaldi, 68 of Lake in the Hills died peacefully, September 5, 2015 after a courageous 10 year struggle with Ovarian Cancer.
Services for Helen will be on Wednesday with visitation from 9-11:00 am with a service at 11:00 am all at DeFiore Jorgensen Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. Burial will be at Huntley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Adopt a Huskie Program or Free Spirit.
Helen was born May 16, 1947 the daughter of Henry and Lorraine Litwin. On July 14, 1968 she married Joseph M. Rinaldi. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother she was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed creating crafts, she also enjoyed her dogs. Helen will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph Rinaldi, her mother, Lorraine Starzec, her three children, Lana (Nels) Dahl, Laura (Allen) Hughes and Michelle (Mike Shelby) Rinaldi and by her grandchildren, Melissa, Jacob, Tyler and Savannah. She is also survived by her sister, Sharon (Mark) Haydysch and by many nieces and nephews.
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Dear Michelle and family, We are so saddened by your incredible loss. Helen was a beautiful woman and will be greatly missed. We are praying for God's comfort, presence and supernatural peace to carry you through this difficult time. Love in Christ, Pastor Dan and Lori Harrison
Sending all our love and prayers to the entire family in this time of sorrow. Helen was a beautiful soul inside and out and we will cherish the moments that we were blessed to have with her and hold them in our hearts forever. Our family has truly lost an Angel! Rest in Peace now cousin.
a beautiful lady with a beautiful heart, we all at california husky rescue network will miss you so much Helen.