Helen M. Realy Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Helen M. Realy of Naperville, Illinois, born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on September 8, 2023, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Giuseppe and Anna; her husband Raymond; her son Richard Raymond Realy (late Edie); her grandson Scotty Realy; and her siblings, Frank Cortina (late Beverley), Dominic Cortina (late Jody), Armando Cortina (late Therese) and Mary Petramale.
She is survived by: her children, Patricia Ferguson of Aurora, Cheryl Benedict (Ed Bertagnoli) of Joliet, IL and Michael Realy (Juli) of Elgin, IL; her grandchildren, Lisa Ferguson, Michael Ferguson, Richard Benedict, Erin Morris (Pete), Stefanie Realy, Robbin Realy and Michael Joseph; her great grandchildren, Michael, Lucas Ferguson, Norah Ray Nemeth, Rheagan and Jaxon Morris; her sister Rose MacDuff (late Richard); and her family Helen. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
For those who would like to leave a lasting tribute to Helen's life, memorial donations may be directed to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
