Helena Creaney

Helena "Babe" Creaney, nee Beukema, age 103, went home to be with the Lord on April 18, 2024. Beloved wife to the late Gerald P. Creaney (1998). Loving mother of Nancy (late Richard ) Sweders and the late Gerald (late Sharon) Creaney. Cherished grandmother of Gerald Sweders, Michele Sweders, Richard Sweders, Timothy (Melissa) Sweders, Erin (Devin) McGuire, Beth-Anne (Jon) Seeley, Bill (Michele) Creaney and Patti (Jim) Jibbens. Dearest great-grandmother of 18 and great-great-grandmother of 11. Fond sister of Jean Heersma. Preceded in death by siblings Clara DeBoer, Ida Bruinius, Alice Kerkstra, Nell Bruinius and Albert Beukema. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Helena was a woman of strong character and strong heart. Her gift of hospitality made anyone feel welcome and her quick wit always made us laugh. We will both miss and think of her fondly.

Visitation Monday, April 22, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment Fairmount - Willow Hills Memorial Park, Willow Springs, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family are appreciated. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400