Helen B. Hankus, nee Smola, age 87, beloved wife for 65 years of Louis Hankus and beloved wife of the late John Ekert who was killed serving his country during WWII. Loving mother of Phyllis (the late Jerome) Berti and Carole Guger. Dear grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 15. Visitation Wednesday, January 28, 2009 from 3-8 PM. Funeral Thursday, January 29, 2009, 9:15 a.m. from Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park to St. Julie Billiart Church, Mass 10:00 a.m.. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400