Helen F. Kosinski, nee Placzek; beloved wife of the late Bruno; loving mother of Susan and Thomas; dearest sister of the late Floyd (the late Eleonore) Placzek and the late Camille (the late Sakip) Altay; cherished aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Helen was a dedicated educator at Morton East High School in Cicero, IL. Visitation, Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral, Thursday, 10:30 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge to Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church, Mass 11 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donation to JDRF would be appreciated. For information 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com