Helen was the beloved wife of the late Warren R. Balaja; loving mother of Kimberly (Kevin) Miller, Warren (Robin) Balaja Jr. and Michael (Paula) Balaja; caring grandmother of Holly (Rick Krause) Leick, Alicia (Jerman Ochoa) Leick, Morgan Balaja, Lauren (Nicholas) Brooks, Brooke (Ryan) McCourt, Kaitlin Balaja and Trey (MacKenzie) Balaja; devoted great grandmother of 6; fond sister of Mary (late Donald) Johnson, late Michael (Minerva) Coyne and late Peter (Patricia) Coyne.
Visitation Friday October 9, 2026, from 9am until time of prayers at 10am - Oehler Funeral Home 2099 Miner St., Des Plaines, IL; proceeding to Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish, 601 Biesterfield Rd., Elk Grove Village - Mass 11am. Interment All Saints Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Info 847-824-5155
