Helen Tate, nee Bernhard, beloved wife of Lloyd; loving mother of Dennis (Lisa); cherished grandmother of Amanda and Stephanie, whom she loved dearly; fond sister of Marie (the late Werner) Neu, Hilda (Arnold) Koeplin and Frank (Marcia) Bernhard; dear aunt of Carol (Curt) Czapski and Evan and Elizabeth and many other nieces and nephews. She was a friend to many. Memorial visitation will be Saturday, Jan. 4 from 10:30 a.m. til time of Mass at Noon. Interment private. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 would be appreciated. Helen was a nurse for many years at Glen Ellyn Clinic in Carol Stream. She loved to shop and travel. Arrangements by Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, Palatine. 847-359-8020.
