Helen Holmes

October 31, 1933 - March 22, 2018

Helen Holmes, 84, of Lake Villa, IL passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018. Helen was born October 31, 1933 in Chicago, IL. She worked at the Lake County Housing Authority and as a children's librarian at Round Lake Library and Lake Villa Library. Helen was an avid crafter, enjoying knitting and sewing as well as gardening and flowers. She also enjoyed travel and was a talented cook. Above all, she was a dedicated wife and mother and strong in her Catholic faith. She is survived by her husband of 57 years John and by her children Chris Holmes and Blythe (Troy) Kitner. Helen was also the sister of eleven siblings. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Prince of Peace Church, 135 S. Milwaukee Ave. Lake Villa, IL 60046. A funeral Mass will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Prince of Peace. Cremation and interment of the cremated remains will take place privately. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Round Lake Area Public Library.