Helen Tharp
May 8, 1917 - December 28, 2011
Tharp, Helen J. nee Baxter, 94, most recently of Waterford Estates in Hazel Crest, joined her husband, Dr. Edwin B. Tharp (late 1996) on Dec. 28, 2011. They were longtime residents of Tinley Park and were very active in the community. She is survived by her sons: Thomas (Irene) Tharp, of Royal Oak, MI; John (Susan) Tharp of Tinley Park; Alan (Janice) Tharp of Edmunds, WA; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her siblings: Edwin (Ethel) Baxter, Richard (Marcella) Baxter, Elizabeth Baxter, and John (Beatrice) Baxter. Helen was a former member of the Tinley Park Women’s Club, and lifetime member of the MANATRA Association and the Navy League. Visitation will be held on Wed., Jan. 4, 2012 from 4:00-9:00 p.m. and from 9:30 until the time of Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m. on Thurs., Jan 5th, at Heartland Memorial Center, 7151 183rd St., Tinley Park, IL. Interment following at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Chicago. In Mrs. Tharp’s memory memorial contributions may be directed to Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048. To sign guestbook or for info heartlandmemorial.com or call 708-444-2266.
Tharp, Helen J. nee Baxter, 94, most recently of Waterford Estates in Hazel Crest, joined her husband, Dr. Edwin B. Tharp (late 1996) on Dec. 28, 2011. They were longtime residents of Tinley Park and were very active in the community. She... View Obituary & Service Information