Helen I. Hallgren

With the love of her family surrounding her and with our deepest sorrow, Helen Hallgren, 95, a resident of Beach Park, passed away April 7, 2022.  She was born November 4, 1926 in Waukegan, IL to John and Mary Fowler.

Helen spent most of her life as a resident of Beach Park where she met  and married her husband, Arnold Hallgren and raised three children.  They were married 64 years.  She enjoyed sewing, cooking, reading, loved holidays and spending time with her family.

Helen is survived by her children Stephen Hallgren, Leonard Hallgren and Jeanne (Greg) Gordon, her grandchildren Tanya Hallgren, Jennifer (Michael)  Hundertmark and Kelly (Chris) King, her 5 great-grandchildren, and her older sister, Mary Nagode (100 y/o) and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Arnold and her brother, Tom Fowler.

Helen was a caring wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  Her favorite times were spent with those she loved.  Mom will best be remembered for her values, faith and loving advice.

A visitation and funeral mass are scheduled for Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at St. Mary of Annunciation, 22333 W. Erhart Rd., Mundelein, IL 60050 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am with the funeral mass commencing at 11:00 am.  Interment will follow the services at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.  We are especially thankful to Accord Hospice for all their help and care.  All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org .