Helen L. Gourley Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Helen L. Gourley of Joliet, Illinois, who passed away on June 1, 2025, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Helen L. Gourley to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Mary Brooks (Maloney) and William Brooks; her husband Robert F Gourley, Sr.; and her siblings, Francis Brooks, Jane Brooks (Corum) and Rita Brooks (Willard).
She is survived by: her son Robert F. Gourley, Jr.; and her grandchildren, Susan H. Gourley and Allison G. Gourley.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home (3200 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60431). A prayer will be held on Wednesday, June 4th 2025 at 9:15 AM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, June 4th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Queen of Apostles East Campus (St. Patrick's) (710 W Marion St, Joliet, IL 60436).
In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name can be made to the Alzheimer's Association (https://www.alz.org). For more information, please call (815) 741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at http://www.fredcdames.com., where you can share a favorite memory.