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Helen Karnik

May 25, 1935 — January 20, 2026

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Helen Karnik, nee Mikitkova, age 90 of LaGrange. Beloved wife of the late Gerhard Karnik; loving mother of Gerhard (Elizabeth) Karnik; grandmother of Kayley, Benjamin and Piper; sister of Milan Mikitka, Paulina Adameckova, Maria Slivkova; aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 9 A.M. to time of Service 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513.  Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Stickney.

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Saturday, January 24, 2026

9:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

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Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd.

9445 31st Street
Brookfield, IL 60513

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Funeral Service

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

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Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd.

9445 31st Street
Brookfield, IL 60513

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