Helen N. Kowalczyk (nee Nowaczyk), 97 of Bartlett, formerly of North Riverside, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025. Born May 15, 1927, in Cicero. Beloved wife of the late Walter; loving mom of Carole (Jim) Harrington, Jim (Linda) Kowalczyk, Janice Kowalczyk, Cindy (the late Bob) Cunningham and Diane “Dede” (Kevin) Harrington; cherished grandma of Dusty, Sean (Christine), Pam, Kim (Adam), Lisa (Mike), Brandon (Lindsey), Alex (Rose), Shannon, Lindsey, Erin (Josh), Becky (Jordan), Kelly (Chase) and dear great and great-great grandma to many. Burial will be private at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside.