Helen L. Kraska, age 80, of Illinois, passed away August 24, 2006, at her daughter's residence in Taylor Landing.
Mrs. Kraska was born September 21, 1925 in Chicago, IL. She was member of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Chicago, IL.
She is survived by her husband, Sigismund Kraska of Illinois; one daughter, Kathleen (Thomas) Swulius of Taylor Landing; two sons, Dennis (Joan) Kraska of South Bend, IN and Patrick (Marie) Kraska of Palatine, IL; nine grandchildren, Timothy (Emily), Ellen and Ann Kraska, Peter, Matthew and Michael Swulius, Justin (Julie) Harris, Deanna (Ryan) Subler and Lisa (Robert) Cooksey; one great granddaughter, Chloe.
Mrs. Kraska was preceded in death by her parents Peter and Antonina Czuprynski, two sisters, Mary Lusa and Jennie Jozwiak and one brother Ted Cord.
Helen was an inspiration to all who knew her. She had been ill for many years, yet her first concern was always for others. She was a loving wife for 63 years, a constant source of strength to her children and grandchildren, and a life long child of God. She is at peace now. We all love her and will miss her.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 PM Monday, August 28, 2006 at Our Lady Guadalupe Catholic Church, 3648 Stf. Sgt. Lucian Adams Dr. in Port Arthur with Reverend T. R. Blanco officiating with Cremation following.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be directed to Our Lady Guadalupe Catholic Church 3648 Stf. Sgt. Lucian Adams Dr. Port Arthur, TX 77642.
