Helen Louise Krisciunas
Helen Louise Krisciunas (nee Kausic), age 86, of Indian Head Park, born in Nokomis, IL, passed away on December 4, 2019. Beloved wife of Alfonse Krisciunas for a wonderful 43 years. Loving stepmother of Keith Alan (Dorothy Dryden), Kevin Lee (former spouse Sandra Rodriguez-Ancona) and Kenneth Michael (Laura Furio) Krisciunas. Devoted step-grandmother of Zachary, Matthew and Krystal Krisciunas. Dear sister of Gloria Schrumpf. Helen was preceded in death by two sisters, Marion Andrews and Rudolphina Raymond. Cherished aunt and friend of many. Helen was a longtime high school counselor at Lyons High School. Visitation 5:00 to 8:00pm Monday, December 9th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Family and friends are invited to meet on Tuesday, December 10th for continued visitation 10:00am until time of Mass 11:00am directly at St. John of the Cross Church, 5005 Wolf Rd., Western Springs. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, Chicago. For further information: 708-352-6500
Mrs. Krisciunas was my counselor at LT (Class of 1978). She was a very caring and thoughtful person, who guided me during the rough high school years for a teenager, especially when I lost my dad during my senior year. May her family know how she touched so many students during her career. My heartfelt condolences to her entire family.
On behalf of Al Krisciunad and Helen’s family, thank you for sharing this about Aunt Helen
Helen Krisciunas epitomized kindness and the kind of extraordinary empathy that brought her to her role as a guidance counselor for thousands of students at Lyons Township High School. The natural evenness of her disposition and her deep reserves of quiet patience made her the most instinctual adviser present for untold numbers of kids who were at crossroads in their lives.. Nothing daunted her. No matter the difficulties kids lives may have brought to her office,, she never showed stress nor reluctance, In her presence and in her charge, students felt safe and comforted.. And despite the pressures, the long hours and the seemingly never ending responsibility to remain each kid’s private listener, she never complained. or admitted to being overwhelmed. Her door and her heart were indeed…”always open”. . In her time, she was, truthfully, one of LT’s greatest assets. Let all the graces she earned for her unselfish service to young people go forward with her. Thanks for letting me be a witness, Helen. And thank you for your example of human kindness.
Mrs. Kriscuinas was a wonderful, beautiful soul. She was my counselor from 1974 to 1978. I corresponded with her for several years after high school and am so glad she was a part of my life! She loved her family and students very much.
Jerry Johnston
We so appreciate all you did for so many students at Lyons Township High School. You helped them look at their own behaviors in such a kind way. You were with them as they made decisions concerning their future. You were always a calm listening adult with whom students could communicate. Thank you.
Doug and Leslie Stickels