Helen Barra

Helen M. Barra

Age 76 of Coal City, passed away Friday December 15, 2006 at Morris Hospital in Morris, IL.

Born January 28, 1930 in Coal City, Helen was a daughter of the late Thomas and Kathryn (Gianu) Barra. She lived her entire life in Coal City and retired from D&D Manufacturing where she was a Machine Operator. Prior to working at D&D, Helen was a Seamstress for Hyman Clothing Factory. Helen enjoyed cooking, reading and gardening.

Survivors include four sisters: Evelyn Macketta, Marian Barra, Kathryn (George) Winkel and JoAnn (Norman) Wills; one brother-in-law James Wilson, Sr.; one sister-in-law Helen Barra and one special niece Sheryl Wills, as well as other nieces and nephews.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers: Thomas Barra Jr. and Frank Barra; three sisters: Carrie Passini, Minnie Dransfeldt, and Betty Wilson; one nephew James Wilson Jr.; and two brothers in law: Joe Macketta and Earl Dransfeldt.

Private Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Braidwood.

Friends may sign the online Guest Book or send private condolences to the family by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com

Preferred memorials in lieu of flowers to a charity of the donor's choice in Helen's name appreciated.

Funeral services and arrangements are under the direction of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Coal City.