Helen M. Long

Helen married Frank J. Long on August 30, 1947 in Rockford.

Survivors include, children, Corinne (Steven) Erb, Sharon Mitchell, Frank Long, Daniel Long, James (Sadie) Long; grandchildren, Michele Mitchell, Caren (Kenneth) Messina, Kristina (Nick) Bell, April (Bill) Mead, Susan Erb, Alicia, and Ivory; great-grandchildren, Amber, Brittney, Sera, Jonathan, Christopher, J.D. Vikki, Justina, Matthew, Joseph, Adraya, Darius, and Amiya; great-great-granddaughter, Sophia, 1 great-great-grandson on the way, sister Mae Irene Chalman, sister-in-law, Barbara (Charles) McNary, brother-in-law, Conrad (Betty) Long, and many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She is preceded by her husband; parents; brother, Robert Olson, sister, Betty Severin, and son-in-law, John Mitchell.

Funeral service 10a.m. Monday, September 30, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N Alpine Rd, Machesney Park. Pastor Murray Hanson officiating. Visitation 9a.m. till the time of service. Interment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be submitted at www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com.