Helen Marie Tyrell, nee Anderson; beloved wife of the late John P. Tyrell, Jr.; dear mother of Sister Mary Kay, DC, John (Jeni), Karen (Joseph) Isaacs and Kathleen Johnson; loving grandmother of Ellen Tyrell, Elizabeth (Randy) Menges, Eric (Jennifer), Kevin (Stacey) and Rebecca Johnson; great-grandmother to Hailey Menges; sister in law to Marie Graziano; cousin to Marian Vitone; fond aunt to many; preceded in death by five siblings, Kathryn McGuire, Harry Anderson, Marion Chereck, Charlie Anderson and Toby Anderson; devoted friend and generous benefactor to many causes serving poor persons; lifelong CUB fan, enjoyed BINGO, faithful volunteer for parish activities – food pantry, school library, Resurrection choir – and the Nearly New Store at St. Vincent de Paul Center; member of Our Lady of Grace Parish, St. Anne Sodality and St. Michael Central Alumnae. Visitation Tuesday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, Prayers 8:45 a.m. from The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park to St. Cyprian Church for Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial gift to a food pantry or similar outreach. For information 708-453-1234